The primary role of the Software Engineer is to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations. This role focuses on backend and web UI development, API integration, and troubleshooting within secure environments. You'll work independently to analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software solutions that directly support national security missions.
Position Responsibilities:
Analyze user requirements and enhance software capabilities
Sustain, debug, and optimize mission-critical applications and web-based interfaces
Develop and integrate APIs using Python modules
Build and maintain applications using Django or similar full-stack frameworks
Design and interact with SQL-based data models
Use GitLab for version control and collaboration
Operate across Linux and Windows environments
Document development activities and system changes within mission platforms
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
2 - 5 years of relevant experience
Strong Python development skills with experience using Django
Experience working with SQL or SQLite databases
Hands-on experience developing APIs
Familiarity with GitLab and both Linux and Windows operating systems
Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
SIGINT domain knowledge or experience supporting analyst operations
Experience documenting systems or workflows using tools such as Gambit or Hub
About the company
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 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 history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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