Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Worker Type Regular Job Description 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 SWE1 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. Position Responsibilities 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. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) 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 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr