Jr. Software Engineer
Company websiteavinc.com (AeroVironment, opens in new tab)
Base salary $115K to $140K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Jessup, MD
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- LocationJessup, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (57 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV Inc. PRIME contract is seeking a Software Engineer 0 to join the software development team who will develop and sustain integrated, feature-rich capabilities that promote modernization of visualization and presentation tools. The software development team will provide application development and support to tools that allow mission analytic users to view existing data or contribute new information in a collaborative environment.
The Software Engineer 0 for this position may be professionally focused on UI or may be a full stack SWE with an interest in supporting UI development.
Required skills:
- Languages: Java, Python
- Unit testing with Junit
- Source Code Control (specifically Git)
Additional information:
- Work performed in contractor facility in Annapolis Junction
- Both low and high side access
Potential telework
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Individual Capabilities Required:
- An active TS/SCI with polygraph
- No demonstrated experience is required
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
Salary Range: $115,000 – $140,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
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
Source: AeroVironment on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($115,000) is above 26% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingJr. Software Engineer$115K to $140K
Senior Technical Editor$116,500 to $177,500
Lead Program Manager$116,500 to $177,500
Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering$117,500 to $179,250
FPGA Engineer$112,500 to $171,750
Manufacturing Engineering Manager$117,500 to $179,250
Enterprise Applications Manager$117,500 to $179,250
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Jr. Software Engineer (this listing) | $115K - $140K |
| Senior Technical Editor | $116,500 - $177,500 |
| Lead Program Manager | $116,500 - $177,500 |
| Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering | $117,500 - $179,250 |
| FPGA Engineer | $112,500 - $171,750 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Manager | $117,500 - $179,250 |
| Enterprise Applications Manager | $117,500 - $179,250 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-14
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Jessup, MD
Salary Range: $115,000 – $140,000
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
