The Aerospace Corporation

Application Developer- Frontend

The Aerospace Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Herndon, VA 20171In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field
  • 3+ years in web application development using Angular and TypeScript
  • Experience with Angular framework migrations and upgrades
  • Strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end development practices
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Experience in tracking KPIs, SLOs, and operational metrics
  • Active Top Secret clearance, eligible for TS/SCI
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript
  • Lead Angular framework upgrades and migrations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions
  • Participate in Agile processes such as sprint planning and retrospectives
  • Translate business requirements into technical implementations
  • Define and report on KPIs and SLOs for continuous improvement
  • Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions
  • Support integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a mission-critical geospatial visualization program
  • Involves collaboration with federal government agencies
  • Potential for growth in modern web technologies
  • Engagement in Agile development processes
  • Impactful work with national security implications
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Frontend Application Developer to support a mission-critical geospatial visualization program that provides web-based access to GEOINT data and products across the federal government. This role will contribute to the development and modernization of applications that enable users to access, integrate, and visualize geospatial intelligence data in an on-demand environment.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain modern web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
  • Lead and support Angular framework upgrades and migration efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, subcontractors, and geographically dispersed team members to deliver mission-focused solutions.
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation roadmaps.
  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), service level objectives (SLOs), and other metrics to support continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
  • Support integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities across the software development lifecycle.
  • Ensure software solutions meet security, performance, and scalability requirements.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing web applications using Angular and TypeScript.
  • Demonstrated experience performing Angular framework migrations and upgrades.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end development practices.
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align technical solutions with business objectives.
  • Experience establishing and tracking KPIs, SLOs, and operational metrics.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments or Agile Release Trains.
  • Experience with Java and/or Python development.
  • Familiarity with geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems or visualization applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1960
* Ladders Estimates

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