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Join us for Flight Night—a trivia‑packed, flavor‑filled networking event where your problem‑solving skills pair perfectly with flights, ice cream floats, great food, and even better conversation.

This casual, engaging evening blends lighthearted, tech‑and‑pop‑culture trivia with meaningful professional connections, giving you the chance to interact with our technical teams in a relaxed, social setting over drinks and snacks.

Grab a flight, build a float, and team up with fellow cybersecurity, software engineering, data, and IT professionals as you tackle trivia rounds and get an inside look at our work, our culture, and how we solve real‑world challenges together. Whether you’re actively exploring new opportunities or just curious and open to networking, this is a fun, low‑pressure way to connect.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Cybersecurity

• Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO)
• Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developers
• Analysts (TDNA, DNEA, Data Analysis, and related specialties)

Software Engineering

• Full Stack Developers
• Front-End & Back-End Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• Web Developers

Data Analytics

• Data Scientists
• Data Analysts

Systems & Infrastructure

• Systems Engineers
• System Administrators
• Network Engineers
• Virtualization Engineers

Testing & Quality

• Test Engineers
• Software Test Engineers

What to Expect

• Trivia-style activities (with a few tech‑flavored twists) that encourage collaboration, friendly competition, and conversation
• Flights, ice cream floats, and food to keep the ideas—and the fun—flowing
• Opportunities to connect one‑on‑one and in small groups with hiring managers, engineers, and technical leaders
• Insights into current programs, technologies, and how our teams actually work day to day
• Open discussions around career paths, projects, and growth opportunities
• A relaxed, professional atmosphere designed for authentic networking—not formal interviews

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant technical field listed above
• Full-Scope Polygraph credentials
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or defense-related programs
• Familiarity with modern development tools, frameworks, or cybersecurity practices

Why Attend?

• Expand your professional network in a fun, low-pressure Flight Night setting
• Learn about innovative, mission-driven work directly from the people doing it
• Experience our company culture beyond a conference room or traditional interview
• Enjoy great trivia, good food, and unique drinks while you explore potential career opportunities in a growing organization

How to Register

Submit your interest by clicking “Apply” or registering through the provided link.

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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