Software Engineer

Job Summary

The primary role of the entry-level Software Engineer is to support application development for the modernization of visualization and presentation tools. You’ll work on a collaborative team delivering feature-rich, integrated capabilities that help mission analysts view and contribute to critical data in secure environments. This role is based in Annapolis Junction, MD, with 2–3 days remote flexibility.

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into design specifications
• Develop and maintain both frontend and backend components using JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue), Java, and Python
• Debug, test, and optimize application performance using modern tools like Jest and Webpack
• Integrate features into evolving software environments using Git and containerized platforms
• Collaborate with fellow engineers and analysts to enhance user experience and mission functionality
• Create data queries and contribute to documentation to support development and integration

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 0–2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience or coursework in JavaScript (React or Vue), npm, Webpack
• Familiarity with Java or Python programming
• Knowledge of version control systems, especially Git
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Exposure to Spring Boot, Django, or test frameworks like Jest
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Interest in UI/UX development or full-stack contributions
• Knowledge of No
  
  SQL and relational databases (Mongo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL, Elastic Search)
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles and Agile practices

Salary Range: $116,000 – $136,000

The AV, Inc. 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.

Top Secret with Poly

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…