Sr Staff / Senior Front End Software Engineer
About The Position
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a non-traditional defense contractor that develops advanced technologies for U.S. National Security and Defense. The company supports Department of Defense customers with remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques for missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. SciTec is seeking a Front End Software Engineer to design and build user-facing web applications that present complex, real-time data clearly, reliably, and intuitively. The role emphasizes modern frontend development, performance, and usability for mission-critical systems that operate continuously. The successful candidate will care about code quality, user experience, and system reliability, and collaborate effectively with backend, platform, and systems engineers. This position requires U.S. citizenship because SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts requiring citizenship. SciTec cannot sponsor employment visas. The employee must also be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and applications will not be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience developing frontend web applications.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React.
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Experience integrating frontend applications with REST or similar APIs.
- Familiarity with frontend build tooling and package management.
- Experience working in Linux environments and using Git.
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture, modular design, and maintainability.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TypeScript.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and CI/CD frameworks.
- Experience with Python, Unreal Engine, and C++.
- Experience building data-rich or real-time user interfaces.
- Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or Zustand.
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Testing Library, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
- Experience with data visualization or geospatial tools such as D3, Cesium, or WebGL.
- Experience working in Agile software development environments.
- Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers.
- Active DoD security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain frontend web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Build responsive, intuitive, and performant user interfaces for real-time or near-real-time data.
- Collaborate with backend and platform engineers to integrate APIs and data services.
- Translate user and customer needs into clear UI designs and technical implementations.
- Ensure frontend applications are reliable, maintainable, and testable.
- Identify and remediate UI bugs, performance issues, and security concerns.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
- Contribute to frontend architecture decisions, including state management and component design.
- Write and maintain automated frontend tests.
- Support documentation and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
- 100% company-paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of two buy-up options.
- 80% company-paid dental insurance.
- 100% company-paid vision insurance.
- 100% company-paid life insurance.
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Annual profit-sharing plan.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Paid parental leave.
- Generous paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick pay.
- Flexible work hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
