Full-Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to design, build, and enhance mission-critical software systems. You’ll work on complex projects such as processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, real-time systems, and large-scale data manipulation. You’ll collaborate with a team of innovators, contribute to system design decisions, and deliver solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

• Apply today’s best practices and cutting-edge frameworks in software development.
• Build full‑stack solutions across frontend, backend, and UI tailored to mission needs.
• Collaborate with customers and end‑users to implement usability improvements.
• Provide input on hardware/software trade‑offs, reuse strategies, and COTS/GOTS integration.
• Review, test, and document software components to meet design requirements and resolve issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Experience with Mongo
  
  DB or similar database technologies.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

• Experience in UI development with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Backend development experience with Spring Boot.
• Containerization experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to machine learning and AI development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build tools.

• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

$100,000 – $210,000. The range is a guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation.

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and EAR. Applicants must provide documentation to verify U.S. person status. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.

AV offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

Aero Vironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, founded in 1971. We design, develop, produce, and support advanced UAS and missile systems for U.S. Department of Defense and allied services.

We build hand‑launched UAS that provide situational awareness through real‑time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.