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AeroVironment · Presencial · Dayton, OH

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Overview 
 

AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will design, develop, and maintain multiple source code repositories for data analysis tools, leading to the implementation of new capabilities and enhancements that support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community. Technologies used in this position can range from languages such as C++, Python, and Java to document stores such as Elasticsearch and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL. 


Key Responsibilities 

  • Enhance and maintain existing code bases for multiple applications and websites on both the Windows and Linux environments, including refactoring and modernization efforts for complex, mission-critical systems. 

  • Lead and actively contribute to software design meetings and reviews. 

  • Work with other software developers in a team environment, often serving as a go-to technical resource and mentoring less-experienced developers on best practices. 

  • Implement unit tests and participate in functional test plan execution. 

  • Build and deploy software releases. 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or a closely related technical field.  

  • U.S. Citizenship required.  

  • Active TS/SCI clearance w/ polygraph. 

  • 5-10 years of experience independently driving software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging for complex, multi-component systems. 

  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and Go. 

  • Experience working with large code bases, including improving code quality and performance and navigating complex dependency structures. 

  • Experience with document stores, Elasticsearch or similar, and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL. 

  • Strong foundation in git version control, best practices and git hygiene. 

  • Experience in test-driven development.  

  • Experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipeline configuration and management. 

  • Experience working with Jenkins build environment. 

 

Desired Qualifications 

  • Background in designing and implementing containerized software, including build, modification, and deployment needs of Open Container Images. 

  • Background in running software on Kubernetes, familiarity with networking, storage, and workload management in production environments. 

  • CompTIA Security+ certification. 

  • Experience designing Kubernetes application architecture for mid to large sized applications. Background in software architecture as a whole is also acceptable. 

  • Requirement analysis experience, to include creating formal written requirements from stakeholder descriptions. 

  • Experience working with the Qt C++ library and PyQt Python library. 

  • Experience working and supporting applications inside the NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC). 

Competencies & Work Environment 

  • Ability to work in a team environment and take ownership of key workstreams within project management frameworks such as Agile and Scrum, spanning full-cycle development from requirements through deployment and sustainment. 

  • Ability to work in multiple code bases and support multiple tools simultaneously. 
     

Location: Dayton, Ohio (In Office and On Site at or near Wright-Patterson AFB) 
Organization: AV Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department 

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required 

Salary Range: $102,000 to $155,000

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:  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.

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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 hist

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