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 deploying software for DoD or IC missions
  • Strong user-centric design and interface crafting skills
  • Knowledge of modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and Python
  • Ability to use performance-focused tools for handling large datasets
  • Effective communicator for both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Build prototypes by breaking down user-defined problems and creating cohesive applications
  • Develop and enhance features for high-performance frontend solutions
  • Lead cross-functional teams in system design and integration
  • Collaborate closely with military or government customers to refine requirements
  • Travel to integration sites for software deployment and testing

Benefits

  • Access to advanced research and development opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, mission-focused environment
  • Potential for relocation support to key cities
  • Opportunity to work on high-security, impactful projects
  • Involvement in technology development for national defense and security
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.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

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