Sr. Software Development Engineer

Job description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

Summary

The primary role of the Software Development Engineer, Sr. is to develop, launch and support the software development practices, code, and development environment to ensure the quality deployment of software solutions to the testing team, and to production.

This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly development best practices, proper utilization of development environment (IDE’s) & data to improve the teams’ development deliverables and streamline of engineering software and best practices.

Position Responsibilities

+ Collaborating with teams in using Agile development techniques to design solutions that maximize simplicity, stability, maintainability, and code reuse.
+ Translating requirements into usable features within the product using JavaScript
+ Writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code while making it reusable and extendable
+ Advocate for simple, standard, centralized and automated solutions to business needs.
+ Stay current on technologies, technology trends and directions, and best practices.

Works within a defined software life cycle development process
+ Understands the requirements and process.

Participates in and leads software design reviews
+ Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
+ Implements coding according to coding standard.

Writes a unique test and validate software according to the process.

Contributes to process improvement efforts.
+ Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget.
+ Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
+ Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
+ Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
+ Demonstrates methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)

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
+ 12+ years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing object-oriented software solutions with an emphasis on industry best practices and design patterns C# (WCF, Web Services, MVC) MSSQL/T-SQL, and JavaScript.
+ 8+ years of experience in system integration patterns and best practices, use of cloud and middleware solutions, REST and API integrations, and AI / Data Analytics platforms.
+ Previous experience with database design, database development, testing, and deployment.
+ Collaborator, self-starter, strategic providing input to technical design to meet projectobjectives

+ Ability to work in fast paced environment and deliver results key milestones targets
+ 8+ years’ experience with hands-on application development and full SDLC experience in a corporate setting
+ 8+ years of experience with Visual Studio and Workday studio development platforms.
+ Knowledge of the following is a plus: Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Web Services, and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Oracle SOA, and Cloud connectors, Experience with Relational database design and TSQL programming skills, Experience with SQL Server, experience with Microsoft Team Foundation.
+ Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

+ Advanced degree is preferred
+ Uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
+ Exhibits effective interpersonal, listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
+ Communicates ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
+ Successfully works within a multi-project environment and supports multiple internal customers
+ Is successful in working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
+ Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
+ Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
+ Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
+ Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

+ Ability to work in an office or production environment (Constant)
+ Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$124,370 - $176,400

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

**ITAR Requirement:**

_T_ _his 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 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._

**ITAR**

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

**About AV:**

**AV isn’t for everyone.

We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.

The best of the best.**

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.**

**Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**

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