Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack

STR

$175K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
  • BS in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years experience
  • Experience with software deployment for DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Strong design skills with a focus on user-centric interfaces
  • Proficiency in modern frameworks like React, TypeScript, and Python
  • Familiarity with performance tools for complex datasets
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Build prototype capabilities and evolve solutions into cohesive applications
  • Develop and enhance frontend features for high performance and usability
  • Lead system integration with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Collaborate closely with military and Government end-users to define requirements
  • Travel to integration sites for deployment, testing, and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful missions with the Department of Defense
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Potential for travel and on-site engagement with customers
  • Focus on user-centric design and cutting-edge technology
  • Work in high-security environments, enhancing skills in critical missions
Full Job Description
The Role:

As a Mission Engineer (Full Stack) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with our customers. You have: 1) expertise in developing and deploying software solutions in complex and high-security environments, 2) deep domain knowledge in the complex missions executed across the Department of Defense, and 3) expertise in modern frameworks, building full stack applications, and integrating APIs for deployment in high-security environments.

You will work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use. You have experience managing customer relationships while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

What you will do:
  • Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application
  • Develop and Enhance Features: Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex use cases effectively. Ensure the product is fast, smooth, and intuitive to use, even under heavy load
  • System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
  • Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers, who are typically military or Government operators, to understand their requirements and translate them into software features. You are experienced in product discovery best practices
  • Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. On average, travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month

Who You Are:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
  • Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
  • A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
  • Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
  • A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences

Even Better:
  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
  • Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

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