Full Stack Software Engineer- Cleared
About The Position
We don’t just build technology—we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Full Stack Software Engineer to support development and enhancements to the VSPA web-based engineering tool in our customer-facing environment. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications that support model-based engineering workflows and digital thread integration. This position requires on-site presence in East Hartford, CT and US Citizenship. Due to the nature of this role, the a bility to obtain and maintain a Secret-level US DoD clearance is also necessary. Roles & Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting engineering analysis workflows Build and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with MBSE and modeling tools Develop responsive front-end interfaces (React, Vue, or similar frameworks) Implement backend services using Python (Django) or Node.js/Express Collaborate with MBSE engineers to translate system modeling needs into functional software features Participate in Agile development cycles, sprint planning, and code reviews Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability Troubleshoot and resolve performance or integration issues Support deployment and testing in a secure customer environment Close collaboration with MBSE engineers and customer stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience
- Strong experience in full-stack web development
- Front-end experience with React, Vue, or similar modern frameworks
- Backend development experience using Django or Node.js/Express
- Experience developing RESTful APIs
- Experience working in collaborative, Agile environments
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work onsite in East Hartford, CT
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance (preferred but not required at start)
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting engineering or technical software tools
- Exposure to MBSE environments (Cameo, SysML, digital thread concepts)
- Experience integrating software tools within enterprise engineering ecosystems
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance (preferred but not required at start)
- Experience working in aerospace or defense environments
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications supporting engineering analysis workflows
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with MBSE and modeling tools
- Develop responsive front-end interfaces (React, Vue, or similar frameworks)
- Implement backend services using Python (Django) or Node.js/Express
- Collaborate with MBSE engineers to translate system modeling needs into functional software features
- Participate in Agile development cycles, sprint planning, and code reviews
- Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance or integration issues
- Support deployment and testing in a secure customer environment
- Close collaboration with MBSE engineers and customer stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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