- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Salary
- $66,500–$101,500 a year
Software Engineer (Apps), I
Job description
Summary As a Software Engineer I (Applications), one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this entry level 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.
Job responsibilities
- Works within a defined software life cycle development process
- Supports the full life-cycle of product including design, coding, debugging, test, deployment and maintenance
- Codes, simulates, integrates and validates software. Writes quality code that is modular, reusable, testable, and scalable. Writes unit tests to test code you've written.
- Participates in software design reviews
- Delivers work on time according to estimated completion dates and project schedule & budget
- Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
- Uses JIRA to keep an accurate work log and status of all tasks. Works closely with multiple teams of software developers supporting different programs
- Follows AV's software development process to develop quality code under general supervision
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience a must; Qt experience is a plus.
- Expertise in one of the following: C# .Net, Java, C++, and/or Web UI
- Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as SVN and Git
- Experienced writing unit tests, using an IDE and understanding basic debugging techniques
- Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
- Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, and operating systems.
- Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)
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