Software Development Engineer

AV is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join a customer-facing, mission-focused program on an established program. The selected candidate will join a high performing software development team working on designing, building, and evolving applications using solid engineering principles and Agile methodologies for mission-critical systems. HYBRID Opportunity - the position is based in Herndon, VA and requires on-site work at the Sponsor facility a minimum of three (3) days per week and two days' work from home - remote.

Position Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and develops applications using solid engineering principles and Agile methodologies.
• Codes and tests high quality software in a responsive agile team environment driven by dynamically evolving software requirements.
• Uses sound software engineering principles and practices to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, and fault tolerant.
• Follows software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process.
• Supports documentation, design, and process improvement activities.
• Works with well-defined problems and analyzes, designs, and implements solutions autonomously
• Leads small tasks in coordination with other technical resources.

Do you have experience in Tailwind CSS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance required to access Sponsor facilities, networks, and data.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience. Experience with: Git, Selenium, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, JavaScript, NestJS, Scala, Akka, FluxCD, Playwright, and GoLang. (Experience with some, not all, of these technologies.)
• Experience developing/deploying solutions using AWS tools and services.
• Experience working in a small team practicing Agile Methodologies.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience with AWS Cloud and AWS Certifications
• Experience enhancing software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency
• Experience developing and maintaining applications while addressing accessibility concerns
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

3.53.5 out of 5 stars Lincoln Park, VA Hybrid work $98,500 - $172,500 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays

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.