Entry-Level Software Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Entry-Level Software Engineer

Overview

AV’s Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will write and maintain multiple source code repositories for data analysis tools to support the production of technical intelligence products for warfighters, senior decision-makers, and the Intelligence Community. Technologies used in this position can range from languages such as C++, Python, and TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain existing code bases for multiple applications and websites on both the Windows and Linux environments.
• Participating in software design meetings and reviews.
• Working with other software developers in a team environment.
• Implementing unit tests and participating in functional test plan execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or a closely related technical field.
• 0-3 years of experience in software design, development, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Knowledge in web/service-based design, programming, and requirements.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Python, and Go.
• Familiarity using Git to manage code repositories.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with test-driven development such as Agile and Scrum, and in full-cycle development.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Familiarity with document stores like Elasticsearch and SQL stores such as PostgreSQL.

Competencies & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in multiple code bases and support multiple tools simultaneously.
  

Location: Austin, Texas
Organization: AV Specialized Exploitation & Targeting (SET) Department
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Secret required; active Secret desired

Clearance Level

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$68,000 - $119,000

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:

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.