Senior Software Systems Engineer – RF/Linux

AeroVironment, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (SSE) to lead software design and Linux system administration for mission‑critical RF integration.

The role requires senior hands‑on development in C, C++, Python, Rust, or Bash, plus expertise with Debian‑based Linux, virtualization (VMware/KVM), and secure, air‑gapped environments. You will mentor junior engineers, drive end‑to‑end solutions, perform security hardening, and coordinate with RF and hardware teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or systems engineering.
• Strong Linux skills on Debian/systemd-based distributions.
• Experience with virtualization, containers, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to junior developers across multiple projects.
• Reverse engineer existing software to enable modification, enhancement, and integration of new functionality.
• Perform modeling and design activities using CASE tools.
• Develop and maintain complex applications in C, C++, Rust, Python, Bash.
• Develop software and automation for Debian or systemd-based Linux distributions.
• Perform rapid software design and development in a QRC environment.
• Review software designs for accuracy, budget, and security.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

C

C++

Rust

Python

Bash

DevOps

Linux administration

VMware ESXi

KVM

Docker

Nagios

VPN technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

KVM

Docker

Nagios

VPN technologies

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (SSE) to lead software design and Linux system administration for mission‑critical RF integration.

The role requires senior hands‑on development in C, C++, Python, Rust, or Bash, plus expertise with Debian‑based Linux, virtualization (VMware/KVM), and secure, air‑gapped environments. You will mentor junior engineers, drive end‑to‑end solutions, perform security hardening, and coordinate with RF and hardware teams to deliver