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Senior Platform Software Engineer

AV, Florida, New York, United States

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Senior Platform Software Engineer Location:

Sunrise, FL

AeroVironment (AV) is expanding and we are 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 give customers unique advantages over their adversaries. AV continually innovates to preserve these advantages.

Overview The Senior Platform Software Engineer will design complex platform software engineering systems. You will bring expert‑level Linux/Kernel experience to prepare complete project design documentation, design and conduct 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, and assist with proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.

Primary Responsibilities

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.

Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (BS/CE or BS/CS) from a four‑year college or university, or 8+ years of related experience and/or training, or an 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 U.S. Security Clearance.

Technical Skills

Expert in C, Boolean Math Logic.

Expert in Linux Kernel/Driver development.

Expert in SMP issues.

Expert in ARM and x86 Linux distributions.

Microcontroller/Processor programming.

Basic electrical and electronic concepts.

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.

Salary Range AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to location, role, responsibilities, work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR / EAR Requirement This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and/or the EAR, or obtain an export license approved by the governing agency. The position may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits AeroVironment offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown. For more information, visit http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

EEO Statement AeroVironment is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair 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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