Lead Mission Engineer (Full Stack)

divh2Mission Engineer (Full Stack) / h2pInformation processing and sense-making systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. STRs Analytics and Command Control (AC2) Division focuses on developing actionable, advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages within the information domain. The Mission Applications (MA) Group within the AC2 Division specializes in ensuring the technology that STR creates produces outsized mission impact. / ppThe Role : As a Mission Engineer (Full Stack) in the Mission Applications Group, you have expertise in modern javascript frameworks and experience integrating APIs (RESTful, GraphQL, Kafka) seamlessly into frontend applications for deployment in high-security environments. You will work as a leader of tightly knit Agile software teams to design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use. You have experience managing customer relationships while simultaneously leading engineering teams to ensure the delivered product meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This role includes : / polliDevelop 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. / liliSystem Integration : Leading design and writing code that integrates various components into a single, cohesive system leveraging a component and feature team construct. / liliCustomer 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. / liliDeployment and Field Testing : Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. / li / olpThis role will take advantage of STRs flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STRs or the customers facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. / ppWho You Are : / pulliMust be a U.S. citizen / liliActive US Security Clearance / liliBS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 5 years of work experience / liliA passion for crafting beautiful, user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details / liliDemonstrated strong knowledge of modern frontend technologies such as React and TypeScript / liliKnowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces / liliExperience with the following : / liulliIntegrating APIs (RESTful, GraphQL, or Kafka) into frontend applications seamlessly / liliService oriented architectures or micro-service architectures / liliContainerization / orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes / liliAgile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and SonarQube / liliDevOps or CI / CD tools such as Gitlab / liliTest-driven development methodologies / li / ulliA demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies / liliOrganized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively / liliDemonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences / li / ulpEven Better : / pulliActive Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility / liliAdvanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field / liliPrior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices / liliLocated near STR office in Carlsbad, CA or near Honolulu, HI / li / ulpPay Information Full-Time Salary Range : $157,000 - $224,000 / p / div