Principal DevSecOps Engineer: Cloud Security & Automation

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps) to design, build, and deliver cloud-based software solutions with a focus on secure development and automation. You will work with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into the SDLC and advance DevSecOps practices.

The role emphasizes cloud architecture, software quality, and scalable systems. You will mentor engineers, develop design documentation, participate in reviews, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years in software engineering, automation, cloud or DevSecOps.
• Strong software skills in C/C++, Java, Go, or Python and common data structures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing/security checks.
• Relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; Linux systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with SVN and Git; IDEs and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Implements and optimizes algorithms and software, including REST endpoints, relational database schemas, and user interface components.
• Supports testing, security validation, and demonstration of components and integrated systems.
• Develops documentation, technical reports, and provides report inputs for customers and stakeholders.
• Supports the identification and resolution of software build, integration, deployment, and configuration issues.
• Creates software design documentation according to process guidance from Senior Engineers.
• Implements coding according to coding standards and writes unit tests.
• Contributes to software quality, automation, and process-improvement efforts.
• Delivers work on time according to project schedule and budget.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Golang

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

CI/CD

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)

Education

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

Tools

SVN

Git

IDEs & debuggers

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps) to design, build, and deliver cloud-based software solutions with a focus on secure development and automation. You will work with cross‑functional teams to integrate security into the SDLC and advance DevSecOps practices.

The role emphasizes cloud architecture, software quality, and scalable systems. You will mentor engineers, develop design documentation, participate in reviews, and ensure timely