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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,500.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Redis, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466869945&tx=KJ909PFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
 * 5+ years of relevant experience
 * Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
 * Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
 * An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

 * Familiarity with ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
 * Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink
 * Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS

Salary Range: $83,500 - $150,000

The 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.

## Description

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools., * Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python

 * Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
 * Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
 * Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation
 * Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
 * Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features