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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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Salary Range:$90,000 - $150,000

Compensation & Benefits Notice

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.

This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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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