Software Engineer - Clearance required

Overview

Job Summary
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The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain secure, mission critical software solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers and analysts, to deliver scalable, high-quality applications that support mission operations.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Research new technologies, understand emerging challenges to mission critical solutions, and perform quick reaction problem identification and resolutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following secure coding best practices
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Integrate software with existing systems, APIs, and data sources
• Support software throughout the full lifecycle, including enhancements, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Work within agile or hybrid development environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Python, or Java Script
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Experience developing software in secure or regulated environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Back-end development experience with Spring Boot, .NET, Node.js, or Django
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with agile development tools including Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools (Git Lab, Jenkins, Git Hub)
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Bash, Power Shell)

Salary Range: $118,000 - $220,000. 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 benefits, visit:  We also encourage you to review our company website at  to learn more about us.

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This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR, or be approved for an export license. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants. We are an EEO/AA employer and provide fair and impartial consideration regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.