Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer role is for someone who wants to do more than just push code and sit through meetings that could’ve been emails. You’ll join a high‑performing, genuinely smart team in Chantilly, VA, working on mission‑critical systems that actually matter. The position is based in Chantilly with a minimum of three days per week on site and two days remotely.

• Design, build, and evolve applications using solid engineering principles and Agile methodologies that the team actually believes in.
• Work with modern tools and remain comfortable in Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Deliver high‑quality, maintainable, fault‑tolerant code in a responsive agile team environment.
• Support documentation, design, and process improvement activities.
• Work autonomously on well‑defined problems and lead small tasks in coordination with other technical resources.
• Ship solutions that do something tangible and provide real world impact.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline may substitute for 4 years of experience; a Master's Degree may substitute for 6 years; a Ph.D. may substitute for 7 years.
• Experience developing and deploying solutions using AWS tools and services.
• Experience working in a small team practicing Agile Methodologies.
• Writes clear, well–structured code with comprehensive tests in a responsive agile team environment.
• Applies sound software engineering principles to ensure code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, and fault‑tolerant.
• Follows software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the development process.
• Supports documentation, design, and process improvement activities.
• Analyzes, designs, and implements solutions autonomously for well‑defined problems.
• Leads small tasks in coordination with other technical resources.

• Experience with AWS Cloud and AWS Certifications.
• Experience enhancing software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
• Experience developing and maintaining applications while addressing accessibility concerns.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).

• Git, Selenium, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, React, Tailwind, Type Script, JavaScript, NestJS, Scala, Akka, FluxCD, Playwright, GoLang.

• You know the difference between “it works on my machine” and “it works everywhere.”
• You’ve automated something that made you feel like a wizard for at least 3 minutes.
• You’ve debugged a problem at 4:59 PM and lived to tell the story.
• If you don’t know every single tool listed, stay curious, capable, and able to figure things out without instantly opening dozens of tabs.

Salary Range: $83,500.00 - $

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). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status.

• 120.15. Some positions require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.