# Manager, Mission Systems Software

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/587f4d63-1b5e-4ca4-a4cc-2628015e49b2

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 141000 – 215000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads a large, distributed team of software engineers developing onboard mission systems for uncrewed aircraft, including autonomy and flight control. It suits experienced engineering managers with a background in embedded systems or aerospace who can scale teams rapidly while shaping technical strategy.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

Agile, C++, CI/CD, Computer Vision, Git, GitLab, Linux, Machine Learning, Python

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of software engineering experience in embedded, robotics, or mission systems
- 4+ years managing or leading a software team of 15+ engineers
- Proven success scaling a software team through rapid growth
- Experience delivering flight-critical or mission-critical software through full development lifecycle
- Proficiency with modern CI/CD tooling and Linux environments
- Ability to collaborate across software, systems, GNC, and program teams
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, asylee, or refugee status

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree
- Background in UAS, drones, robotics, or autonomous systems for defense or aerospace
- Familiarity with computer vision, machine learning, autonomy, or GNC domains
- Experience with real-time flight software and robotics/autonomy frameworks
- Knowledge of open-systems and airworthiness standards (MOSA, FACE, DO-178)
- Experience leading distributed or multi-site teams in defense technology
- Clearance eligibility or prior cleared work experience
- Comfort with AI-assisted development tools

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/San-Diego-CA/Manager--Mission-Systems-Software_8315