Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack (TL3)

What you will do:

Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application
Develop 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
System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
Customer 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
Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. On average, travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month
Who You Are:

Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Even Better:

Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000

Skills Required
Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret level with SCI eligibility
BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience (equivalent experience considered)
Experience deploying software for Department of Defense or Intelligence Community missions
Experience developing and deploying software solutions in complex, high-security environments
Demonstrated strong knowledge of React
Demonstrated strong knowledge of TypeScript
Demonstrated strong knowledge of Python
Experience building full-stack applications and integrating APIs
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing customer relationships
Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive interfaces
Ability to travel to integration sites (on average up to one week per month) for deployment, testing, and triage
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
Prior US military service with experience in joint planning and large force monitoring/debrief practices
Located in or willing to relocate to San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Arlington, VA; or Boston, MA