Full Stack Software Engineer at AeroVironment in San Diego, CA

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Worker Type Regular Job Description AV’s Titan RF-CUAS Group designs, develops, and manufactures the Titan C-UAS system, providing clients with real-time protection of life, property, and sensitive infrastructure. Titan systems are deployed across the globe, with a rapidly expanding footprint driven by innovative technology and a strong focus on the user experience. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack Software Programmer/Developer to join our software team as an integral contributor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and supporting market-released products, with demonstrated expertise in software development, server optimization, and Agile software environments. A customer-first approach is essential to this role, which directly supports the continued development of complex C-UAS systems for mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will cross-train with our Lead Software Developer and collaborate closely with our Principal Software Engineer to develop a thorough understanding of system requirements and the capability roadmap. Responsibilities will include supporting the development and integration of graphical tools for monitoring and analyzing radio frequency (RF) spectral data. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with technical teams across the AV enterprise to integrate additional sensors and platforms. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to technology that helps protect civilian and deployed personnel worldwide. Primary Responsibilities & Technical Skills Core Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, Python, jQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js, and C++. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience or familiarity with the following: Responsive front-end development and single-page application (SPA) design. RESTful API development and AJAX. HTTP and MQTT protocols and their implementation. Laravel and other Model-View-Controller (MVC) frameworks. Web application security concepts, testing, and vulnerability scanning tools. SQL query design using MySQL or other database management systems (DBMS). UI development libraries and frameworks, including Vue.js, AngularJS, and ReactJS. Git-based software development workflows. Basic radio frequency (RF) concepts. Position Details Location: San Diego, California (office-based). Schedule: Regular business hours. Experience: 2–5 years of relevant professional experience. Qualifications & Requirements BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience serving as a lead front-end software developer on market-released products. Full-stack web development capabilities, including knowledge of communication protocols and web server optimization techniques. Experience developing interactive HTML Canvas visualizations. Experience working in Agile software development and test-driven development (TDD) environments. Must be a U.S. citizen and possess appropriate identificatio n. Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $82,000 - $125,000 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: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirem