HPC Software Engineer

AeroVironment

Jessup, MD · Annapolis Junction, MDFull-time$160,000–$210,000Posted Oct 26, 2026

About the role

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

The Software Engineer shall be part of an overarching project responsible for developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems in a Linux environment.

Position Required Skills:

Experience using the Linux CLI

Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes

Experience developing software solutions using programming languages such as Python, and Rust in a Linux environment

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, containerd

Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment

Experience performing troubleshooting and debugging issues in an operational system

Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins

Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills

Familiar with Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox

Familiar with Observability and Analytics platform solutions such as Splunk

Familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak

Familiar with Secret Management tools such as HashiCorp Vault

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies

Requirements:

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

OR

Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Salary Range: $160,000-$210,000

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.

ITAR

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for high-performance computing systems in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience with the Linux command line, Bash or Python scripting, and software development in Python or Rust.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, or containerd; Ansible; and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging operational systems and using Git.
  • Requires TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly.
  • Requires a relevant master's degree and 5 years of software engineering experience, a relevant bachelor's degree and 7 years, or 9 years of experience without a degree.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Paid holiday shutdown

Skills mentioned

LinuxPythonRustShell ScriptingDockerAnsibleDebuggingCI/CDGitAutomation

About AeroVironment

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements. Now stronger than ever, we deliver integrated capabilities across every domain of modern warfare—from autonomous systems and loitering munitions to space-based platforms, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare. We build to win today’s battles and shape tomorrow’s conflicts.

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