Software Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV PRIME contract is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to work as part of small and exciting development team. As a Software Engineer 2, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing user interfaces using Node, ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. You will collaborate closely with team members in an Agile organization creating and maintaining user-friendly web applications that meet mission needs. This includes translating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into functional, responsive, and scalable user interfaces. Your role will also involve collaborating with mission customers and government leadership to capture requirements and recommending product enhancements to improve application functionality to best support mission objectives. You will also be responsible for ensuring that UI design is consistent with established design principles. To streamline the development process and enhance reusability, you will utilize UI libraries, frameworks, and components. An essential part of position will include performing testing with the organization's approved browsers to ensure a seamless user experience. In addition, you will debug and troubleshoot UI issues and actively seek opportunities to improve the user interface. Staying current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in UI development is vital to this role. Furthermore, you will be expected to participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code. Lastly, you will continuously seek opportunities to optimize performance and improve the overall user experience. Your contributions will be integral to the success of the team, and your commitment to creating top-notch user interfaces will help drive the customer's organization forward. Additional Information: Work performed in a contractor facility in Annapolis Junction. Both low and high side access. Potential for Partial Telework (upon program approval) Job Qualifications: 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 Desired Skills Scrum Lead experience and certification Familiarity with the following Node and ReactJS packages: babel, nwsapi, winston, graphology, ag grid, and sigma Individual Capabilities Required: Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Confer with analysts, system engineers and software engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards including adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints. Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design Debug existing software and correct defects Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments Write or review software and system documentation Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components Perform quality control on team products Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00 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: We also encourage you to review our company website at 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 About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s 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 Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment