AeroVironment

Senior Software Engineer

AeroVironment$125K — $270K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or Physics or equivalent experience
  • 8-12 years of application software development experience
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Strong experience in Java for backend development
  • Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React
  • Experience in designing and using RESTful APIs
  • Familiarity with container technologies like Docker or Podman
  • Knowledge in Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Experience in designing microservices architectures

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop full-stack software applications as per documented requirements
  • Build features across frontend, backend, and data layers
  • Create modern user interfaces using reusable components
  • Ensure application responsiveness across approved browsers and platforms
  • Design and consume RESTful APIs effectively
  • Execute simulations and tests in development environments
  • Debug full-stack issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Enhance application performance, usability, and scalability
  • Conduct code reviews and adhere to software development standards
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for incremental improvements
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule
  • Paid holiday shutdown
  • Professional development and training reimbursement
  • Various work/life programs
Full Job Description
Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Job Summary

The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to design, develop, and deliver modern full-stack applications that solve complex operational challenges. This role focuses on building scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces while supporting rapid prototyping and iterative development.

You'll work on a small, high-impact engineering team where you'll help take ideas from concept to working prototype quickly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems across the full stack and wants direct visibility into how their work improves mission operations.

Position Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance full-stack software applications based on documented requirements
  • Build features end-to-end across frontend, backend services, and data layers
  • Develop modern user interfaces using reusable components and established UI/UX best practices
  • Ensure applications are responsive across approved browsers and platforms
  • Design and consume RESTful APIs
  • Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments
  • Debug and troubleshoot full-stack issues and conduct root cause analysis
  • Improve application performance, usability, and scalability
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain software development standards
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control best practices
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and engineering teams to deliver incremental improvements
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and development best practices


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
  • Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in application software development.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Strong Java development experience for backend services
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and building microservices architectures


Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
  • Machine learning
  • Streaming data pipelines
  • Batch processing systems
  • MongoDB
  • ArangoDB
  • Redis
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cloud development experience within AWS or hyper-converged infrastructure environments
  • Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools
  • Experience working in Agile development environments


Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00

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.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

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: 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.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
NASDAQ

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