- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Salary
- $111,500–$170,000 a year
Lead Software Engineer
Job description
Summary As a Lead Software Engineer one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
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.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr.
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required
- Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
- Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
- Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
- Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
- Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
- Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
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