Software Engineer

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

Worker Type Regular Job Description

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations. This role focuses on backend and web UI development, API integration, and troubleshooting within secure environments. You’ll work independently to analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software solutions that directly support national security missions.

Position 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Python development skills with experience using Django
• Experience working with SQL or SQLite databases
• Hands-on experience developing APIs
• Familiarity with GitLab and both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• SIGINT domain knowledge or experience supporting analyst operations
• Experience documenting systems or workflows using tools such as Gambit or Hub

Salary Range

$90,000 – $150,000

Notice 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. This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye toward our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• 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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

Qualified Applicants

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.

ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you’re ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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