Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Python

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools.

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
• Contribute to Dev Ops workflows and CI/CD automation
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
• Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Familiarity with Elastic Search, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
• Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink
• Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS

Salary Range: $83,500 - $150,000 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.

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. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

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:  We also encourage you to review our company website at  to learn more about us.

Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul Mac Cready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

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