Software Development Engineer: Build Real-World, Mission-Critical Apps

AeroVironment, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 3,500 - 520,000; 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. in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, build and evolve mission-critical applications using solid engineering and Agile practices. This role emphasizes real impact over busywork and offers two remote days per week for balanced collaboration.

You'll join a high-performing team, work with Kubernetes and AWS, and contribute where code meets real-world use. Requirements: TS/SCI with poly, 4+ years, CS-related degree, and cloud/CI/CD experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's in CS or related discipline; advanced degrees may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve applications using solid engineering and Agile practices.
• Collaborate in a high-performing team and implement solutions in Kubernetes/AWS environments.
• Code and test high-quality software in an agile setting, enabling real-world impact.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Agile methodologies

AWS cloud experience

Autonomous problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

React

TypeScript

NestJS

GoLang

Selenium

FluxCD

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, build and evolve mission-critical applications using solid engineering and Agile practices. This role emphasizes real impact over busywork and offers two remote days per week for balanced collaboration.

You'll join a high-performing team, work with Kubernetes and AWS, and contribute where code meets real-world use. Requirements: TS/SCI with poly, 4+ years, CS-related degree, and cloud/CI/CD experience.