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Visionist, Inc.

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we're seeking Software Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will ...

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Visionist, Inc.

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we're seeking Software Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will ...

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Mid-Level Software Engineer

Mid-Level Software Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$102K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
AV Inc. is seeking highly motivated Software Engineers to serve on an Agile Software team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing robust software solutions using Java and Python. You will be part of a talented software team focused on developing solutions to innovate mission-critical systems and applications. Those interested in this position should be comfortable with change and learning new technologies, as this opportunity is focused on finding innovative solutions to our customer's toughest challenges. If you are a software engineer with experience in both Java and Python and are interested in solving new challenges, we certainly would like to have you as a part of our team.
Position Responsibilities
  • Analyzing, designing, developing, testing deploying, and maintaining Java & Python based innovative solutions to address emerging mission challenges, using industry best practices and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Researching new technologies, understanding emerging challenges to mission critical solutions and quick reaction problem identification & resolution.
  • Document experiment results, prototype software solutions and ensuring that all technical documentation (i.e. configuration guides, install guides) meets requirements.
  • Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to jointly solve problems and find solutions as a team.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph.
  • Experience: Seven (7) to Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Strong software development skills with Java, Python, Object Oriented Programming concepts and patterns.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Experience in the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) that includes Requirements Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance with the Agile Methodology

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
  • Good understanding of software project management tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Confluence)
  • Previous experience in developing and deploying ML/AI models in real-world applications.
  • Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the developer community.

Salary Range: $102,000.00 to $190,000.00
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.
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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