Software Engineer (Level 2)

AV; Maryland; On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 2) to develop and enhance complex software systems that include real-time analytics and data manipulation. The role includes leading software development teams, coordinating installation, and ensuring quality through strict documentation and software processes.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 14 years of relevant experience in software engineering, along with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

AV offers a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team lead for software development teams.
• Design and implement complex algorithms.
• Confers with engineers to derive software requirements.
• Perform quality control on team products.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems.
• Coordinate software installations and monitor systems.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Design complex database interfaces.

Skills

Software development

Algorithm design

Database management

Quality control

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Software development methodologies

Job description

Job Description

The Software Engineer (Level 2) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems, such as processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems. This role works individually or as part of a team to review and test software components, resolve software problem reports, and utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies. This role provides specific input to the software components of system design, including hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off‑the‑shelf (COTS) or Government Off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) in place of new development.

Position Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as a team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process and oversee one or more software development teams, ensuring work is completed in accordance with process constraints.
• Complex Development: Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints.
• System Design & Integration: Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations, capabilities, and interfaces.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control on team products and implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Analysis & Modification: Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Installation & Monitoring: Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
• Documentation: Write or review software and system documentation.
• Database Interaction: Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Salary Range

$210,000 - $250,000. The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Determination of official compensation relies on 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, and alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Armaments Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status under ITAR and EAR. A “U.S. person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and protected individuals such as refugees or asylees. See 22 CFR.

• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AeroVironment is proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and 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 any other legally protected status.