- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- MoorparkCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Salary
- $82,000–$125,000 a year
Full-time
Software Eng II Embedded
Job description
The Software Engineer II (Embedded) has the opportunity to develop a variety of innovative unmanned and robotic systems for multiple defense and commercial applications. The Embedded Software Engineer writes functional software for deployment on embedded devices and systems like aircraft and payloads and have the opportunity to test out those devices in flight test environments. This requires the engineer to design, develop, code, test and debug system software as well as analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of the software on particular devices .
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
Job responsibilities
- Writes and tests software to support integration of sensors and embedded processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, software defined radios or other functional components) or other robotic systems
- Designs and implements software for prototypes and products using established AeroVironment and industry developed tools and practices. Ensure good configuration control and management of software
- Assists in writing of requirements, test plans, diagnostic tools, and in validation testing of software. Assist with hardware selection and recommend processing, memory and storage needs of systems
- Supports development of rapid prototyping and conceptual level testing and will require estimating time to develop software and scoping the depth of the development with project/program management to fit timeline and…
- Works closely with other engineering disciplines. Focused on getting the job done
- Supports transition of development software to production environments and to certification. Participates in multi-disciplinary development teams
- Develops proof of concept capability demonstrations. Conducts and supports design reviews
- Follows AV's software development process to develop quality code
Job requirements
- Ability and willingness to work on-site daily in Moorpark.
- A BS degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience .
- Minimum 2- 5 years of work experience or demonstrated equivalent competency and professionalism.
- Strong expertise in C++ and object - oriented d evelopment .
- Demonstrated knowledge of Visual Studio, Eclipse or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools .
- Experience collaborating closely with and building formal consensus with colleagues on engineering teams.
- Experience troubleshooting complex realtime systems from application layer down to comms, drivers, and board support layers .
- Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skill s.