Software Engineer

• Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Experience designing and implementing high-performance web-based graph visualization interfaces capable of rendering and interacting with large-scale datasets (thousands of nodes and edges) while maintaining responsiveness and usability.

• Strong UI development skills using ReactJS and experience with automated javascript test frameworks (eslint and jest)

• Experience gathering user needs, requirements, and feedback; creating wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and user stories; and translating them into clean, reusable, and scalable frontend code.

• Strong experience developing and maintaining scalable server-side applications and microservices using the Node.js runtime and the Express.js framework.

• Proven ability to design, implement, and consume well-structured, secure, and documented RESTful APIs.

• Proficiency with the GitLab platform for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and project management.

• Knowledge of Section 508/WCAG accessibility standards and implementation

• Javascript frameworks (React), REST, containers (docker) and orchestration such as Kubernetes (CK8S and Helm)

• Proven ability to work independently on a small team, taking ownership of tasks, managing development timelines, and proactively solving problems with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to: Function within a Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) environment; Articulate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences; Engage effectively with senior leadership, mission stakeholders, and end users to gather requirements and provide tailored updates; Deliver compelling, high-impact product demonstrations to application users and leadership; Author accurate and concise project updates

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.

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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, 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 permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

• Scrum Lead experience and certification

• Familiarity with the following Node and ReactJS packages: babel, nwsapi, winston, graphology, ag grid, and sigma