Mission-Critical Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Georgetown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations.

The role emphasizes backend and web UI development, API integration, and work within secure environments. You will analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software that directly supports national security missions; the position requires strong Python/Django skills, SQL databases, and hands-on API development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Python development skills with Django experience.
• Experience with SQL or SQLite databases.
• Hands-on API development experience.
• Familiarity with GitLab and Linux/Windows operating systems.
• Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and enhance software capabilities.
• Sustain, debug, and optimize mission-critical applications and web-based interfaces.
• Develop and integrate APIs using Python modules.
• Build and maintain applications using Django or similar full-stack frameworks.
• Design and interact with SQL-based data models.
• Use GitLab for version control and collaboration.
• Operate across Linux and Windows environments.
• Document development activities and system changes within mission platforms.

Skills

Python development

Django

API development

SQL/SQLite

GitLab

Linux

Windows

Technical documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics

Tools

GitLab

Django framework

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations.

The role emphasizes backend and web UI development, API integration, and work within secure environments. You will analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software that directly supports national security missions; the position requires strong Python/Django skills, SQL databases, and hands-on API development, with