Lead Software Engineer, Real-Time Robotics

AV; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment seeks a Chief Engineer, Software to lead development of real-time, high‑reliability software for uncrewed systems. You will mentor a small team of engineers and guide software architecture, product roadmaps, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in software engineering, with proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, or Python, plus experience with databases and Linux environments. ITAR compliant travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in software engineering or related field with strong software engineering skills in C/C++, Java, Golang, and/or Python languages
• Experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL or MySQL a plus
• Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code

Responsibilities

• Designs, architectures, and implements software for complex robotic and aerospace systems
• Leads the technical development of software products to ensure work is delivered on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Supports testing and demonstration of components and integrated systems
• Develops documentation, technical reports, and provides report inputs for presentation to customers and other stakeholders
• Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
• Supports the development and improvement of software processes and coding standards
• Develops basis-of-estimates for software projects to support proposal efforts
• Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
• Works closely with other software developers to design and reuse developed software to support different programs
• Operates in a continuous learning environment under minimal supervision. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

C/C++

Java

Golang

Python

Data structures & algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE/Math/Physics

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Ubuntu Linux

CentOS Linux

Unit testing

Job description

AeroVironment seeks a Chief Engineer, Software to lead development of real-time, high‑reliability software for uncrewed systems. You will mentor a small team of engineers and guide software architecture, product roadmaps, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in software engineering, with proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, or Python, plus experience with databases and Linux environments. ITAR compliant travel may be needed.