Software Engineer, Python

Worker Type

Regular

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations. This role focuses on backend and web UI development, API integration, and troubleshooting within secure environments. You’ll work independently to analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software solutions that directly support national security missions.

• Analyze user requirements and enhance software capabilities
• Sustain, debug, and optimize mission-critical applications and web-based interfaces
• Develop and integrate APIs using Python modules
• Build and maintain applications using Django or similar full-stack frameworks
• Design and interact with SQL-based data models
• Use Git Lab for version control and collaboration
• Operate across Linux and Windows environments
• Document development activities and system changes within mission platforms

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Python development skills with experience using Django
• Experience working with SQL or SQLite databases
• Hands‑on experience developing APIs
• Familiarity with Git Lab and both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• SIGINT domain knowledge or experience supporting analyst operations
• Experience documenting systems or workflows using tools such as Gambit or Hub

$150,000 – $200,000

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.

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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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR 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.

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:

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Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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…