Front End Software Engineer

AeroVironment•Lincoln Park, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you eager to join an innovative team where you can develop your skills as a Junior Frontend Engineer? Our Cyber and Intel Division’s Development Team needs a creative individual like you. As part of this dynamic group, you will engage in full life-cycle development of mission-critical web applications using React. Your role will involve daily tasks such as component creation, UI design, testing, debugging, and collaborating on team projects. A foundational understanding of front-end technologies and a passion for crafting intuitive user experiences are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time-management skills, and a customer-focused mindset are required. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise in React and other modern front-end tools, paving the way for more advanced engineering roles with direct impact on our mission goals.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Willingness to support end-users to include after hours on-call support
A security-minded approach to all engineering and administration efforts
Strong communication skills, (both written and verbal) and technical documentation skills
Detail-oriented and critical thinking mindset
Experience with version control systems like Git
Willingness to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a front-end development role
Familiarity with modern build tools (e.g., Vite)
Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API
Experience with server-side state management libraries such as Redux Toolkit Query or Tanstack Query
Knowledge of testing frameworks like Vitest
Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming
Exposure to TypeScript
Familiarity with styling libraries such as Material-UI (MUI) for React component design
Experience using Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling approaches

Responsibilities

Develop reusable React components for various applications
Ensure seamless integration of front-end elements with back-end services
Collaborate with designers and developers to enhance user experience
Utilize modern tools like Git for version control and collaboration
Engage in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and sprint planning meetings
Implement responsive design principles for cross-platform compatibility
Perform unit testing and debugging of applications
Document development processes and maintain coding standards
Conduct periodic vulnerability scans to ensure compliance with system specifications
Proactively communicate with team members and management
Continually monitor trends in the web development industry for new products and security advisories to better protect deployed system capabilities