Software Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 84,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications supporting national defense missions.

You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Java and Python (Spring Boot/Flask), containerization with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
• Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
• Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Flask

Git

Docker/Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

ElasticSearch

MongoDB

Redis

ArangoDB

Kafka

Flink

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Job Summary

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
• Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features

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
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
• Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
• Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink
• Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS

Salary Range

Salary Range: $83,500 - $150,000 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.

ITAR Requirement

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. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and 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. 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

About AV

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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