Senior Software Engineer at AeroVironment
San Diego, CA
$100,500–$153,250from the description
Jun 29, 2026
San Diego, CA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role focused on developing, maintaining, and debugging counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) in mission-critical defense applications. Day-to-day work spans writing and modifying C/C++ or Python applications on Linux, supporting deployed systems, and collaborating with business development and customer teams. The role suits engineers with a background in complex systems development, ideally with exposure to embedded sensors or software-defined radio.
Mid level · 3+ years · National · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (5)
No work location city is specified in the posting; CBSA is left blank. AeroVironment is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA, but the JD does not confirm this as the posting's location.
The degree requirement is listed as a Bachelor's in CS/EE/CE 'or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience,' so it is treated as not a hard degree gate.
C++ and Python are presented as interchangeable ('C/C++ or Python required'); C++ is named as the primary skill per the 3-year experience gate, with Python listed as an alternative.
The 'Clearance Level: No Clearance' field explicitly states no clearance is required. The ITAR/U.S. person requirement is a citizenship/export-control gate, not a US government security clearance.
Embedded sensor systems, Software Defined Radio, and highly threaded codebases all appear under 'Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies' and are explicitly framed as desired, not required.
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