Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. STR is a technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense and national security. The Mission Engineer (Full Stack) role involves developing and deploying software for complex, high-security environments, working closely with military or government customers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance, for which U.S Citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- 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
- Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
- 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
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