Full-Stack Software Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Full-Stack Software Engineer will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems. These systems may include processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, large‑scale data manipulation, real‑time capabilities, and business management information systems. This role involves working independently or as part of a collaborative team, reviewing and testing software components for compliance with design requirements, documenting results, and resolving software problem reports. The engineer will apply software development methodologies suited to the environment and contribute to system‑level design decisions, including hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse strategies, and the evaluation of COTS/GOTS solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform full‑stack application development, with opportunities to focus on frontend, backend, or UI depending on project needs.

• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to implement enhancements that elevate the user experience.

• Leverage modern development tools, frameworks, and best practices to meet today’s engineering standards.

• Work closely within a team environment to deliver high‑quality, mission‑focused software solutions.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• 3+ years of  experience designing, developing, and implementing object-oriented software solutions with an emphasis on industry best practices

• Experience interacting with MongoDB or similar database technology

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience with Spring Boot.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud services.

• Exposure to machine learning or AI development.

• Experience with automated build tools and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.

• UI development experience using a modern JavaScript framework such as React.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $210,000

The AV 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.

Clearance Level

 

Top Secret with Poly

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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR 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 Cal