Sr Staff / Senior Front End Software Engineer

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

• →Design, develop, and maintain frontend web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks
• → Build responsive, intuitive, and performant user interfaces for real-time or near-real-time data
• → Collaborate with backend and platform engineers to integrate APIs and data services
• → Translate user and customer needs into clear UI designs and technical implementations
• → Ensure frontend applications are reliable, maintainable, and testable
• → Identify and remediate UI bugs, performance issues, and security concerns
• → Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
• → Contribute to frontend architecture decisions, including state management and component design
• → Write and maintain automated frontend tests
• → Support documentation and knowledge sharing across teams
• → Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience developing frontend web applications
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST or similar APIs
• Familiarity with frontend build tooling and package management
• Experience working in Linux environments and using Git
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, modular design, and maintainability
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, and CICD frameworks
• Experience with Python, Unreal Engine and C++
• Experience building data-rich or real-time user interfaces
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.)
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress)
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
• Experience with data visualization or geospatial tools (e.g., D3, Cesium, WebGL)
• Experience working in Agile software development environments
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers
• Active DoD security clearance