Principal Mission Engineer - Full Stack (Secret Clearance Required)

The role

You will design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use. You will lead software teams and work with military or Government customers to translate requirements into software features.

What you will do

• Build Prototype Capabilities by breaking down use cases and building MVPs
• Rapidly Scale Applications by building new workflows and increasing scalability
• Develop and Enhance Features including high-performance frontend solutions
• Lead cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy cohesive systems
• Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
• Work closely with end-users and customers to understand requirements
• Deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments

Required qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active US Security Clearance
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field
• At least 8 years of work experience
• Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
• High sense of ownership and a track record of delivering high impact work
• 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
• Ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
• Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

• Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid environment

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have an active US Security Clearance
• Positions require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy export control requirements

About the company

STR is a technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They have locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO.