Software Engineer II (Applications)

AeroVironment

Full-time other-general
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Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
July 20, 2026

Job Description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

**Summary**

As a Software Engineer II (Applications) you will build mission systems software that flies on real uncrewed aircraft, working alongside a small, fast-moving team of engineers who love autonomy and robotics. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership of hard problems - designing, developing, and testing the software that powers vision-based navigation and autonomous flight, and seeing it deployed on live systems.

**Position Responsibilities:**

+ Design, build, and test onboard Linux software powering AV's vision-based navigation, autonomy, and mission systems for uncrewed aircraft
+ Write software that integrates sensors, processors, and other robotics systems onto real aircraft - and see it fly
+ Own features end to end: from design and implementation through automated testing and deployment
+ Participate in software design reviews and contribute you...