Mid-Level Software Engineer

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV Inc. is seeking highly motivated Software Engineers to serve on an Agile Software team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing robust software solutions using Java and Python.

You will be part of a talented software team focused on developing solutions to innovate mission‑critical systems and applications. Those interested in this position should be comfortable with change and learning new technologies, as this opportunity is focused on finding innovative

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• 7 to 14 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Java and Python development skills and OOP concepts.
• Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms and complexity.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and full SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, test, deploy and maintain Java & Python solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Research new technologies to address mission-critical challenges and rapid problem resolution.
• Document results and ensure technical documentation meets requirements.
• Work with team to solve problems and deliver together.

Skills

Java

Python

OOP

Data structures

Algorithms

SDLC

Agile

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Maven

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

AV Inc. is seeking highly motivated Software Engineers to serve on an Agile Software team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing robust software solutions using Java and Python. You will be part of a talented software team focused on developing solutions to innovate mission‑critical systems and applications. Those interested in this position should be comfortable with change and learning new technologies, as this opportunity is focused on finding innovative solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges. If you are a software engineer with experience in both Java and Python and are interested in solving new challenges, we certainly would like to have you as a part of our team.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Java & Python based innovative solutions to address emerging mission challenges, using industry best practices and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Researching new technologies, understanding emerging challenges to mission‑critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification & resolution.
• Document experiment results, prototype software solutions and ensuring that all technical documentation (i.e. configuration guides, install guides) meets requirements.
• Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to jointly solve problems and find solutions as a team.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph.
• 7 to 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or four additional years of experience for substitution).
• Strong software development skills with Java, Python, Object‑Oriented Programming concepts and patterns.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Experience in the full SDLC that includes Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance with the Agile Methodology.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Good understanding of software project management tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Confluence).
• Previous experience in developing and deploying ML/AI models in real‑world applications.
• Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or active participation in the developer community.

Salary Range

$102,000.00 to $190,000.00

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.