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AeroVironment

Software Development Engineer

AeroVironment

Herndon, VA · full time

$83,500 – $208,750

Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A software engineer role building real-world applications for defense systems at AeroVironment, working on mission-critical infrastructure with a team that values substance over process theater. Suited for engineers with 4+ years' experience who want meaningful work in cloud and modern DevOps tooling, with clearance required.

Our summary, not AeroVironment’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant software development experience or equivalent education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with AWS tools and services
  • Experience in small teams using Agile methodologies
  • Ability to code and test high-quality software in responsive agile environments
  • Knowledge of solid software engineering principles
  • Experience with software process management and control

Nice to have

  • AWS Cloud certifications
  • Experience optimizing software performance or efficiency
  • Experience addressing accessibility concerns in applications
  • CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Experience debugging complex production issues

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