Web-based User Interface Software Engineer

Web-Based User Interface Software Engineer

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a group of passionate technical experts within a culture that fosters innovation and teamwork?

Are you looking for an opportunity that will continue to challenge and develop your technical abilities throughout your career?

We're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a Web-based User Interface Software Engineer for the Multi-Mission Planning Development Group in the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS). We apply expertise and use sophisticated tools to lead the design, prototyping, development, analysis, evaluation, and transition of advanced mission planning systems for multiple sponsors to support multiple warfighter missions and multi-echelon planning needs in support of revolutionizing the art of defense.

Our software engineers collaborate within and across teams to encourage and support innovation. You will contribute to the development of one or more large codebases that are evolving to leverage modern software techniques to support a wide variety of challenges. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into both software engineering and mission planning while using your skills to design, develop, and test User Interfaces for military planning tools associated with air and missile defense (AMD).

As a Web-based User Interface Software Engineer, you will...

• Carry out Web-based User Interface development for military planning tools, prototypes, and analysis systems
• Coordinate with backend developers from other project teams to integrate system capabilities
• Maintain codebase quality by taking part in code reviews and by writing software tests and documentation
• Interact with Human System Engineers, as required, during feature design, implementation, and review

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time. A coding sample will be requested of all applicants.

Qualifications

• Possess a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent or equivalent years of experience
• Have 3 years of experience in Web-based User Interface development using Typescript and React
• Use modern software development tools and practices including Git, Jira, and Agile Scrum
• Have experience with the DevSecOps software development cycle
• Have demonstrated success working with large code bases in a team environment
• Have excellent critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Have 5 or more years of experience in frontend web development using Typescript and React
• Have experience developing backends using Python
• Have written frontend tests with Jest and/or Cypress
• Have developed and maintained Gitlab CI/CD pipelines
• Have used the Material UI component library
• Have containerized new and existing software using Docker and Podman
• Have proven success working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Hold an active Top Secret level security clearance

Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate $245,000 Annually