Frontend Software Engineer

Description

Experience : Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Frontend Software Engineer Minimum Education : Bachelors in computer science or related field Location : Longmont, CO (Onsite) Compensation Range : $130k - $180k depending upon education, skills, and experience. Software Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the glue that synchronize all aspects of complex High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. HEL weapon systems are a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Located in Longmont, CO, we are developing rugged and compact HEL weapon system solutions that can operate and survive in challenging environments. We control complex hardware at high speeds and implement high bandwidth real time control systems. We manage data capture and automated processing at massive data rates. We create software that takes a highly complex system and turns it into a usable, robust machine to protect the warfighter. As a front-end developer, you will be responsible for how one interacts with laser weapons system and other development platforms. The end user will be a mix of internal customers and external customers, up to and including the warfighter. You will interact with users to help drive their product and have the curiosity to understand the complex underpinnings of laser weapon. This is all in effort to present an elegant and engaging user experience. You will also work closely with back-end developers to bring up the product, and at times, contribute to the back-end code applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at :  . Please review this information before applying. Job Description : Working with a team of software, firmware, and hardware engineers, develop, test, and deploy software solutions to interface with and control state-of-the-art high-energy laser weapon systems. Work with electro-optical engineers and end users to understand higher level functional and execution requirements and implement solutions. Test and debug control and data capture solutions with surrogate test hardware and / or with final deliverable system hardware. Document and track progress against requirements and schedule objectives. Develop requirements and software solutions based on specifications defined by diagrams, documents, and / or example MATLAB or Python code.  Responsibilities :

• Develop and test user-interfaces.
• Design rigorous testing for continuous development.
• Maintain code-base and participate in merge requests.
• Working with engineers from other disciplines, support integration and test of software and firmware on systems.

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