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AV PRIME contract is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to perform as part of a team supporting the development of the Tactical Edge Platform. Supports, integrates, scales, documents, and secures all aspects of the virtual compute and container platforms that make up the Tactical Edge Platform Ensures DevOps policies are integrated throughout the stack Conducts assessments to ensure the platforms meet required performance specifications Containerizes key applications identified by mission lead Understanding of standard AI / ML data formats for models, weights, and data interchange. Work performed in the contractor facility in Annapolis Junction. Partial telework available Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Experience developing/integrating capabilities while leveraging software containerization technologies (K8s, Rancher, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Experience working with varying and contrasting communications and data formats Deep understanding of AI/ML capabilities within client environment. Agile Development Experience Experience with programmatic data serving/retrieval APIs/mechanisms Familiarity with DevOps concepts Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of data science workflows, ETL, and data lakes. Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Software development on low and high side to build innovative solutions in both environments. Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Design and code new software or modify existing software to develop rapid, light-weight experiments to evaluate and explore new solutions to help steer customer capabilities. Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositoriesWrite or review software and system documentation Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs. AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. 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”). S. citizen, U.
S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. 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. 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. 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. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration