Software Engineer III (Apps)

AeroVironment


Job Location:

Melbourne, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 91000 - 138750
Posted on: 14 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Summary

Join our world-class team of engineers solving todays toughest robotics lineintegratesland air and sea robotic capabilities deliveringnext-generation interoperability and controlacrossmilitaryand commercial markets.

As a Software Engineer III at AV youlldevelopsoftware to control some of the mostadvancedrobotic platforms from AVandindustry leadersincludingBoston Dynamics Red Cat FLIRSkydio QinetiQ Parrot and more. Youllplay a key role in developing Kinesis our flagship software ecosystem that enablesusers tocollaborativelycontrol many disparate robots.

This role is ideal for engineers who take ownership enjoy working hands-on with hardware and bring structure and clarity to complex move quickly make sound decisions and continuously improveour productand execution.

Position Responsibilities

  • Designimplement and integratesystemsin C and Kotlin

  • Buildcross-platformapplicationsforAndroid Linux and Windowsto control robotic platforms

  • DesignSDK interfaces for internal and external integration with AV systems

  • Develop automated tests and tooling to ensure real-world reliability

  • Performhands-onfieldtestingwith robots to validate new features

  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant experience

  • Strong fluencyin modern Cbest practices SOLIDprinciplesand modular architecture

  • Experienceevaluatingproduct designtradeoffs andtranslating them into clearsystem requirements

  • Hands-onknowledgeofCMakeor similarbuild systems

  • Experiencedevelopingsoftwareformechatronicor hardware-integrated systems

  • Knowledge of computer networkingtopologiesprotocolsand principles

  • Familiarity withsafetycritical software conceptssuch as determinism and real-timesystems

  • Self-directed engineer who takes ownership and brings structure to complexsystems

  • Ability toengagedirectly with technical and non-technical customers

  • ExperienceusingAI toolsto accelerateteam velocity

  • Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance if required

  • Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Advanced degree is preferred

  • Experiencewith CI/CDpipelines(Gitlabor similar)

  • Android/Linuxapplicationdevelopmentexperience

  • Experience withDocker

  • Experience withFastDDSgRPCMQTT or similar networking protocols

  • Experiencedesigning and deliveringAPIs and SDKstothird-party developers

  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

  • Demonstrateseffective listening questioning clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings

  • Demonstrates understanding of system designthat one isworking on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system

  • 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

  • Has effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and communication skills

  • Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

  • Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$91000 - $138750

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

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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments 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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats 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 Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Required Experience:

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AV is a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Loitering Munition Systems, Unmanned Ground Vehicles used for surveillance and reconnaissance by the United States Military, U.S. allies and Commercial Industries. AV also manufactures High-Altitude P ... View more

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