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Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

AV is expanding and we're looking for a **Senior Platform Software Engineer** to join our team! Our office is located in Sunrise, FL where we provide highly competitive satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular technologies and services to our government, law enforcement, and commercial customers. Our products provide customers with unique advantages over their adversaries. AV is continually innovating to preserve these advantages.

The **Senior** **Platform Software Engineer** will design complex Platform software engineering systems. You will bring your expert level Linux/Kernel experience to prepare complete project design documentation. Along with designing and conducting experiments and analyze and interpret data. You will assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, and administrative staff. Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work. Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. The Senior Platform Engineer also assists with proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

+ Perform complex Linux Kernel development.

+ Implement Linux Device Drivers or new custom hardware.

+ Develop Linux device drivers for FPGA concepts.

+ Develop software on SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessing) systems.

+ Implement and verify complex software algorithms.

+ Perform complex platform code design tasks.

+ Create efficient platform code, and guide other team members to do the same.

+ Take ownership of complex tasks and drive them to completion.

+ Create test strategies to deliver quality software.

+ Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.

+ Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and maintainability of code.

+ Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree (BS/CE or BS/CS) from four-year college or university, or 8+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Computer skills required: (Text Editor; Command-Line source code Compiler; Code Development Software; expert Linux shell programming)

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Technical Skills Required:

+ Expert in C, Boolean Math Logic.

+ Expert in Linux Kernel/Driver development.

+ Expert in SMP issues.

+ Expert is ARM and X86 Linux distributions.

+ MicroController/Processor Programming.

+ Basic Electrical and Electronic Concepts.

+ Linux, and Linux debugging.

+ Code optimization

+ Algorithms

+ Domain knowledge

+ Networking experience at the programming level

+ Software Architecture, Design, and Implementation

+ Multi-Threading

+ Satellite, Wi-Fi, or Cellular protocol experience

+ Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

+ Scripting experience - Python, Lua, Shell, etc.

+ Source Code Control

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

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.

ITAR Requirement:

_T_ _his 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, 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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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.

Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)