AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Software Engineer will sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations, focusing on backend and web UI development, API integration, and troubleshooting within secure environments.
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 GitLab for version control and collaboration
Operate across Linux and Windows environments
Document development activities and system changes within mission platforms
Qualification
Required
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 GitLab and both Linux and Windows operating systems
Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
Preferred
SIGINT domain knowledge or experience supporting analyst operations
Experience documenting systems or workflows using tools such as Gambit or Hub
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
