We are seeking a talented Front End Software Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This position will be 100% on-site.
Ideal Experience
- 2+ years of professional software development experience with a primary focus on front-end engineering.
- Experience using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, including deep understanding of browser internals, rendering pipelines, performance constraints, and modern frontend tooling.
- Experience with React, including advanced patterns such as compound components, render props, custom hooks, context architectures, and scalable state-management approaches (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or equivalent).
- Proven experience architecting and maintaining component libraries, design systems, and scalable CSS architectures (CSS-in-JS, modular CSS, utility-first, or hybrid patterns).
- Experience visualizing complex physics based simulations, workflows, and real-time visualization of engineering systems
- Proficiency integrating with backend systems and APIs, with working fluency in gRPC, REST, and WebSocket communication patterns, including debugging integration issues and influencing API design.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across the stack-you can read backend code, understand system-level constraints, and partner with backend engineers to shape interfaces and performance requirements.
- Demonstrated excellence in Git-based workflows, including clean commit practices, thoughtful PR submissions, and a strong collaborative review culture.
- U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Skills
- Strong foundational background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative fields.
- Experience building and shipping complex, data-dense, and performance-critical interfaces, such as dashboards, real-time systems, modeling/simulation front ends, or large-scale visualization tools.
- Deep experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber, WebGL, or other web-based 3D rendering libraries-including performance profiling, shader optimization, and interaction design for 3D environments.
- Experience collaborating deeply with UI/UX designers using tools like Figma, and the ability to translate design intent into technically feasible, scalable front-end architectures.
- Experience in or exposure to aerospace, defense, or space industry workflows, aligning with UI/UX principles in mission systems and digital engineering environments
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, enabling effective interface with engineering, product, design, and mission-domain stakeholders.
- Experience building front ends that integrate with simulation environments, digital-twin systems, data pipelines, or engineering workflows.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards, internationalization, and secure-by-design UI practices.
Pay Range
$102,000 - $140,000
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
