Software Engineer; Full Stack

Summary

The Software Engineer Level 1 is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems. This includes working on processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The SWE 1 works individually or as part of a team to review and test software components, resolve software problem reports, and utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies.

This role provides specific input to the software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) or Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development.

• Requirements & Design:
  Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.

• System Integration:
  Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.

• Debugging & Maintenance:
  Debug existing software and correct defects. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve its performance.

• Database Development:
  Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.

• Algorithm Development:
  Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.

• Testing:
  Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.

• Documentation:
  Write or review software and system documentation.

• Technical Leadership:
  Serve as a team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.

• Process Improvement:
  Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

• Seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree (Total of 11 years experience without a degree).

• An Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $102,000 - $178,500

The AV 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.

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:

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Who We Are

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…