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Job Description

AV is inviting experienced fully cleared software engineers and FS/CI poly analysts at all career stages to join us for an exclusive hiring event. This is an opportunity to connect directly with our technical leaders, explore impactful work, and accelerate your path to joining our team.

Whether you’re a seasoned software engineer ready for your next challenge or an analyst looking to grow your career, we’d love to meet you.

What to Expect

• Engage with hiring managers, engineers, analysts, and recruiters
• Learn about our technology, data, and mission-driven work
• Explore opportunities across multiple teams

We’re Hiring For:

Fully Cleared Software Engineering (Mid-Level & Senior Candidates)

• Backend, Frontend, and Full Stack Development
• Systems & Architecture Engineering
• Embedded Software
• DevOps / Cloud Engineering

CI & Fully Cleared Analyst Roles (All Levels)

• Target Digital Network
• Computer Network Defense
• Exploitation
• Data

Basic Qualifications

For Fully Cleared Software Engineers:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#, JavaScript)
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills

For CI/FS Poly Analysts:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience includes cybersecurity, network exploitation, SIGINT analysis, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and/or network analysis

• 18 semester hours of military training/ coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an associate's degree.
• Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement

Preferred Qualifications (All Candidates)

• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with modern tools, technologies, or data platforms
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Passion for solving complex problems and driving impact

Why Attend?

• Connect directly with decision-makers and technical leaders
• Fast-track your candidacy through streamlined interviews
• Gain insight into meaningful, high-impact work
• Explore career paths aligned with your experience and goals

How to Register
Apply through this posting to be considered for the event. Selected candidates will receive additional details, including event logistics and next steps.

Important Eligibility Requirement
Due to the nature of our work and compliance with U.S. government regulations, attendance at this event is limited to candidates who meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) requirements.

To be eligible, candidates must be a U.S. Person, which includes:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
• Individuals granted refugee or asylee status

Proof of status may be required prior to or during the hiring process.

This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note: Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye towards our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a 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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.

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