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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Salary
$147,000–$224,250 a year
Full-time

Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer

Job description

As a Principal Software Engineer (DevSecOps) specializing in DevSecOps and Cloud Architecture, you will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that meet customer requirements. The role focuses on cloud-based application architecture, secure software development practices, development automation, and the integration of software quality and security throughout the software development lifecycle.

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…

Job responsibilities

  • Implements and optimizes algorithms and software, including REST endpoints, relational database schemas, and user interface components.
  • Supports testing, security validation, and demonstration of components and integrated systems. Develops documentation, technical reports, and provides report inputs for presentation to customers and other stakeholders.
  • Supports the identification and resolution of software build, integration, deployment, and configuration issues.
  • Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers.
  • Implements coding according to coding standards. Writes a unique test and validates software according to the process.
  • Contributes to software quality, automation, and process-improvement efforts. Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule and budget.
  • Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements. Works closely with other software developers and, as appropriate, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure personnel to design…
  • Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in software engineering, software automation, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, or a related field.
  • Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in C/C++, Java, Golang, and/or Python languages, including a sound understanding of common data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and development…
  • Experience with software build automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, or integrating automated testing and security checks into software-development workflows is desirable.
  • Experience with relational database systems such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems.
  • With guidance from senior engineers, be able to contribute in the design, coding, documenting, and testing of software using the Scrum Framework.
  • Demonstrates the ability to balance development velocity, software quality, security, reliability, and operational requirements when making engineering decisions.
  • Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code.

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