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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,500.0 - $172,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Akka (Toolkit), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Fault Tolerance, Ansible, Scala (Programming Language), Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, TypeScript, Tailwind, ReactJS, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, NestJS, Terraform, Golang
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ade6c5f60792363f

## About the Role

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)

## Description

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.


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