Software Engineer

AeroVironment

Software Engineer implementing video processing and perception algorithms for innovative image processing technologies. Collaborating with teams on low-SWaP processors for unmanned systems in AV’s MacCready Works.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeCentreville • Minnesota, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,000 - $129,150 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GRPCLinuxPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements and optimizes computer vision and perception algorithms using C++
Supports testing and demonstration of components and integrated systems
Develops documentation, technical reports, and provides report inputs
Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements
Contributes to process improvement efforts
Works closely with other software developers to design and reuse developed software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics
5-8 years of relevant experience in software engineering or related field
Strong software engineering skills with proficiency in C/C++
Experience with CMake and modern C++ build systems
Experience with Python for tooling, scripting, and prototyping
Experience with Ubuntu and/or CentOS Linux operating systems
Experience with writing unit tests and debugging code
Experience with DDS, gRPC, and Rust is preferred
Familiarity with source code configuration management tools, such as Git

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental vision
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++CCMakePythonunit testingdebuggingDDSgRPCRust

Soft Skills

process improvementdocumentationtechnical reportingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in MathBachelor’s degree in Physics