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AeroVironment, Inc.

Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Embedded)

Moorpark, CA, United States

$147,000 - $250,000 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.

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Pay: $147,000 - $250,000 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.
Experience: Minimum 12 - 15 years of experience years of relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Embedded) has the opportunity to lead and develop a variety of innovative unmanned and robotic systems for multiple defense and commercial applications. The Embedded Software Engineer writes functional software for deployment on embedded devices and systems like aircraft and payloads and have the opportunity to test out those devices in flight test environments. This requires the engineer to design, develop, code, test and debug system software as well as analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of the software on particular devices. There is a mix of full life-cycle development as well as a need to use existing software code base to expand the capabilities to match specific program requirements.

Position Responsibilities

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
Leads in writing of system requirements, system test plans, diagnostic tools, and in validation testing of software. Assist with hardware selection and recommend processing, memory and storage needs of systems
Leads development of 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
Works closely with other engineering disciplines. Focused on getting the job done
Leads and 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 supports design reviews
Contributes to AV's software development process in developing quality code
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangibles
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

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 12 - 15 years of experience years of relevant experience
Experienced trouble-shooting systems is required and is proficient with Python, C, C++, and object-oriented development.
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
Experience troubleshooting complex real-time systems from application layer down to comms, drivers, and board support layers. Willingness to pursue troubleshooting trails wherever they lead, including beyond nominal domain of expertise.
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
Strong product focus: Driven to understand the product and all its subsystems as a cohesive whole the role that assigned tasks play in.
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Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
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Demonstrates competency in researching and re-engineering to propose alternate solutions to issues
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Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Leadership experience for technical teams of 3-6 people and cross-functional collaboration.
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

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Advanced degree is preferred

· Expertise in C and Python. · Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.

Experience working with and development for
Comms bus drivers using common protocols such as Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, CAN, I2C, SPI, USB, “bit banging”.
Sensor driver integration (pressure sensors, thermistors, GPS, IMU)
Radio, servo, actuator integration
Demonstrated professional and/or hobby experience with LLM-assisted software development.
Experience with updating build pipelines, especially CI/CD.
Proficiency in Verilog and VHDL.
Prior experience with embedded development (e.g. robotics, drones, vehicle systems, medical systems)
Prior experience with professional coding standards and linters (MISRA, JSF, PClint, Understand)
Prior experience working with or developing autopilot code (e.g. Ardupilot, PX4, INAV)
Prior experience in aerospace or defense sectors.
Prior experience with board bring-up / developing board support packages.
Experience with ARM architecture processors, particularly STM32 product family.
Proficiency working with microcontroller RTOS systems (such as μC/OS, freeRTOS). Expertise with common aerospace RTOSs such as Integrity or VxWorks.
Demonstrated electronics knowledge and experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers.
Prior experience as a system engineer and/or test engineer.
Prior experience developing formal peer-reviewed software requirements (DOORS, Jira, Xray preferred).
Piloting experience in general aviation and/or remote-control fixed wing aircraft (Part 91 and Part 107 licenses a plus).
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 lbs., bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer, work in an office and R&D environment (Constant).
May require travel to sites/program and special functions.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

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 requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

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. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian - but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters - with speed, scale, and purpose - there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

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Hardware testing methods
Estimating
Program management
Software development
Computer science
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Python
C
C++
Microsoft Visual Studio
IDE
Troubleshooting
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Leadership
Collaboration
Unit testing
GPS
CI/CD
Verilog
Robotics
RTOS
Jira
Problem solving
Teamwork
Heavy lifting
Regulatory compliance

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