# Computer Scientist

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0e354657-d60a-43bf-b0f8-31a5be1396ac

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
- Salary: 125000 – 219000 USD per year

## Summary

A testing and systems integration role focused on validating hardware and software for military-grade unmanned systems. The position suits someone with deep experience in complex system testing, firmware work, and network administration who can handle both technical troubleshooting and documentation at a senior level.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

C#, JavaScript, Network Administration, Python, System Administration

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressive hardware and software testing experience (or 2 years with Master's degree)
- Firmware update and configuration validation experience
- System and network administration experience
- Scripting automation with JavaScript, Python, or C#
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- U.S. person status for ITAR compliance

## Nice to have

- Experience supporting secure networked environments

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Annapolis-Junction-MD/Computer-Scientist_8405