Computer Scientist

Job overview

The Computer Scientist is an onsite role based in Annapolis Junction, MD. The base salary range is $125,000–$219,000/year, supporting AeroVironment's mission-critical software and hardware systems. This role ensures the reliability and performance of technical assets through rigorous testing and deployment. The scientist validates configurations, automates tasks, and provides backup system administration to maintain continuous operational capability in secure environments.

What you'll do

• Test hardware capabilities
• update firmware
• validate configuration data
• serve as backup system administrator
• analyze hardware/software restrictions
• conduct software testing
• report bugs
• automate tasks via scripting
• document testing practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

annapolis junction md

aerovironment

computer scientist

software testing

hardware testing

system administration

scripting

ts/sci poly

$125k-$219k

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of experience and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.