Embedded Software Engineer III

AeroVironment

Embedded Software Engineer developing innovative software for unmanned and robotic systems in defense and commercial applications. Responsible for full lifecycle development and system efficiency analysis.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeMoorpark • Alabama, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,708 - $145,530 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 system requirements, system test plans, diagnostic tools, and in validation testing of software
Assists with hardware selection and recommend processing, memory and storage needs of systems
Development will often support 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 budget constraints
Effectively provides development updates and estimate milestone dates to help track progress and ensure project requirements are met on schedule
Trouble-shoots complex systems from a software perspective with hardware diagnostics required
Supports flight test operations
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 support design reviews
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of variable factors

Requirements

What you’ll need

MUST be a United States US citizen due to the nature of the contracts this role works on
A BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant experience
Experienced trouble-shooting complex systems is required and is an expert with Python, C, C++11,C++ STL and/or OpenCL
Demonstrated knowledge of Visual Studio, Eclipse or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools
Experienced working with common protocols such as RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
Periodic travel will likely be required in support of testing equipment at approved flying locations
Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends and some holidays and in field test environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401K with company matching
a 9/80 work schedule
a paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonCC++11C++ STLOpenCLtroubleshootingsystem requirementsdiagnostic toolsconfiguration controlrapid prototyping

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunicationproject managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime estimationadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skillsdevelopment updates