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# Software Engineer, Mid-Level at AEVEX

- **Company:** AEVEX
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace/jobs/5443792008

## Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking mid-level software engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and support of mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients.

Essential Functions

- Solve straightforward technical problems independently
- Solve complex technical problems with advice and guidance from Senior and Principal Engineers when necessary
- Manage small to medium-sized projects
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.
- Build and support software applications, including database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements.
- Move freely between first principles analysis and complex software “canned” solution analysis. Has a strong understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each and knows when and where to use them.
- Develop design data ranging from system descriptions / one-lines, technical reports, and customer presentations
- Produce and maintain technical, operational, and training documentation in alignment with BlackSea and government standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues using critical thinking and systematic approaches. Recommend and implement design improvements based on analysis and findings.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government and industry partners, to explain complex control system issues and solutions.
- Collaborate with other internal controls and software teams across locations to maintain awareness of technical issues, updates, and project status.
- Implement software on hardware platforms and perform maintenance, including updates and troubleshooting
- Retrieve and clear log files from hardware for use in diagnostic troubleshooting and other applications
- Monitor emerging technologies, government, and industry trends; advise leadership on current capabilities and potential future opportunities.
- Participate in training, integration, and RDT&E (Research, Development, Test & Evaluation) events. Occasional travel is required to provide on-site support and training for non-local exercises.
- Experience or willingness to work in a rapid prototyping and testing environment
- Technical curiosity and the desire to conceptualize, design, build and test a wide range of ever-evolving projects being implemented from the seafloor to aerospace systems
- Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

## Qualifications and Competencies

- Demonstrated full-lifecycle software development experience in either C++, Python, or Java
- A passion about software design, software engineering, and developing groundbreaking tools for autonomous platforms
- Strong organization and planning skills, with record of accomplishment in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills in outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with USV platforms or other unmanned maritime systems desired
- Knowledge of Navy operational processes and fleet standards desired

Education / Certifications

- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Controls Engineering, or a related technical disicpline.

## Experience

- 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, controls engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with signal processing and messaging protocols (Serial, CAN, NMEA 2000, TCP/IP).
- Experience in the development and implementation of closed loop control systems desired.
- Experience in the practical implementation of machine learning desired.
- Experience in developing simulation-based test and evaluation software desires.
- Hands-on experience with GPS, IMU, transducers, actuators, or related sensor/actuation systems desired.
- Prior work or internships in robotics, autonomy, or maritime system desired
- Familiarity with USV platforms or other unmanned maritime systems desired
- Experience with fleet operations or maritime platform desired

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

- Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
- For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

## About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

## About AEVEX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AEVEX designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous systems, navigation technologies, and mission solutions for U.S. and allied defense forces.
- **Entity Type**: Private (LLC – backed by undisclosed investors)
- **Headquarters**: Solana Beach, California, USA (with major facilities in Tampa, Florida; Crestview, Florida; Murrieta, California; and Huntsville, Alabama)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense technology, aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous navigation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military forces, government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission**: “To design, deliver, and scale autonomous systems that create a decisive advantage in the modern battlespace.”

## Products & Services
- **[CompassX](https://aevex.com/)**: Open‑standards, AI‑driven navigation and autonomy platform for crewed and uncrewed systems, including GPS‑denied navigation and autonomous targeting.
- **[Atlas](https://aevex.com/)**: Group II autonomous precision strike system with high payload‑to‑GTOW ratio for tactical dominance.
- **[Disruptor](https://aevex.com/)**: Next‑generation autonomous precision strike system for extended endurance, multi‑domain versatility (precision attack, ISR, communications relay, EW).
- **[Raker](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance, fixed‑wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) produced via digital engineering and additive manufacturing.
- **[Vandal](https://aevex.com/)**: Low‑signature UAS with vision‑based navigation, electric propulsion, and RF‑transparent materials for stealthy operations.
- **[Mako Lite](https://aevex.com/)**: Lightweight, expeditionary unmanned surface vessel for maritime ISR, logistics, and communications.
- **[Mariana](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance ISR UAS with open architecture, autonomous operation, and modular payload design.
- **Engineering & Mission Support**: Aircraft engineering, ISR operations, systems integration, and sustainment services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total funding – not publicly available; notable contract wins include an $18.5M U.S. Air Force contract for UAS and engineering services, a $15.2M option year for real‑time aerial intelligence for California, and $15.6M in U.S. Air Force mission‑support contracts.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Unnamed; recent acquisitions include Veth Research Associates (contested/GPS‑denied navigation) and select assets from RapidFlight (additive manufacturing).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Opened a 60,000 sq ft UAS production facility and showroom in Florida.
  - Launched “Drone Factory of the Future” using additive manufacturing for rapid, scalable production.
  - Achieved AS9100 certification (aerospace quality standard).
  - Leadership transition: Brian Raduenz becomes Executive Chairman, Roger Wells appointed CEO.
  - Active hiring: 103 job openings across multiple locations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed & Scale**: Digital engineering and additive manufacturing enable rapid prototyping and production at the edge (Drone Factory of the Future).
- **Open Architecture**: CompassX platform integrates crewed and uncrewed systems with AI‑driven autonomy, resistant to GPS denial.
- **Proven in Conflict**: Systems designed and built for real‑world modern battlespace conditions, with a focus on contested and denied environments.
- **Vertical Integration**: From hardware (UAS, USV) to software (autonomy, navigation) to mission support and ISR services.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling autonomous systems production through the Drone Factory of the Future.
- Expanding UAS portfolio for multi‑domain operations (air, maritime, ground).
- Deepening capabilities in contested environments (GPS‑denied navigation, low‑signature platforms).
- Strengthening relationships with U.S. and allied defense customers via speed‑to‑need delivery and proven performance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven, values of Accountability, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence, Teamwork. Emphasis on “moving the mission faster, farther, and forward.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, Health FSA / HSA, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off and holidays, 2 weeks paid parental leave, professional development stipend, monthly gym stipend, wellness initiatives, EAP, life and disability insurance.
- **Work Arrangements**: Multiple on‑site locations (Solana Beach, CA; Tampa & Crestview, FL; Murrieta, CA; Huntsville, AL). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; roles likely on‑site due to defense nature.
- **Growth**: 103 active job postings across engineering, operations, business development, IT, HR, and more. Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous systems in a high‑growth defense tech company.

## Sources
1. [aevex.com](https://aevex.com/) – Official website (products, mission, values, news)
2. [aevex.com/who-we-are](https://aevex.com/who-we-are/) – Mission, vision, values, and culture
3. [aevex.com/careers](https://aevex.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits overview
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace) – Active job listings (103 roles)
5. [linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace) – LinkedIn profile (headquarters, industry)

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