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:

• Bachelors 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

 

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:

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 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.

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 youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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

U.S. Citizenship required