Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

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Summary

The primary role of the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer is to design build and enhance the Titan-SV Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS). Titan-SV delivers comprehensive 360 surveillance efficiently localizing malicious small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Titan-SV is used around the globe to protect mission critical assets and provide trusted safety to warfighters on the ground. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in all aspects of the software life cycle with a focus on designing and implementing modern front-end solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply todays best practices in software development leveraging cutting-edge frameworks and methodologies to produce reliable embedded software.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the next generation of C-UAS systems utilizing the latest hardware and software solutions.
• Use agile processes and modern CI/CD pipelines to transform prototype embedded software and hardware into reliable production systems.
• Identify candidates for automation in software and hardware processes and develop automated solutions to drive efficiency and increase production.
• Partner with customers and end-users to implement changes that improve usability and meet the ever-changing needs of law enforcement and the warfighter.
• Work with a close-knit team of software engineers (4 5) to keep Titan-SVs software at the top of industry for reliability accuracy and usability.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field is required
• Minimum 8 years related software development experience
• Experience designing implementing improving and maintaining Front end systems with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience developing back-end solutions with Java C and python and integrating with databases front end frameworks RESTful APIs and specialized hardware
• Extensive Linux operating system experience with focus on software integration package building and deployment and system building

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree in computer science or related field
• Experience with RF technologies and digital signal processing
• Drone piloting experience particularly possessing an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Experience with 3D mapping using GIS layers with software such as Maptiler Mapbox mbtiles & .
• Experience with software project management including scope resources timeline and risk as well as implementing and maintaining agile methodologies.

Clearance Level

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AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

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 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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments 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.

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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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