Staff Software Engineer

Developers in this position are expected to lead critical aspects of front-end development and influence project direction through their expertise. This role is essential to ensuring that web-based applications meet high standards of quality, usability, and performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership by mentoring junior developers and driving best practices across the team.

ESSENTIAL :

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics); equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of practical experience in software engineering.
• Extensive experience with React.js and JavaScript.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver complex user interface solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document, present, and convey engineering concepts effectively to team members and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

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• Experience developing software frameworks for underwater vehicles or robotic systems and extending framework capabilities.
• Experience designing and implementing Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for robotic control.
• Experience contributing to Department of Defense (DoD) software projects.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems.
• Expertise in front-end build tools, pipelines, and modern development workflows.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with communication protocols such as gRPC, MQTT, DDS, or WebSockets.
• Familiarity with software security best practices.
• Experience building microservices architectures using containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for software systems.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Jira, GitHub, and Artifactory.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

ADDITONAL :

• Additional duties as assigned.

EEO:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to , , , , (including ), , , , veteran status, , genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

• Serve as a technical leader within the software group by shaping development policies, mentoring team members, and supporting functional management responsibilities.
• Lead small software development teams and guide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Review progress, evaluate results, and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and implement best practices.
• Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts.
• Design and maintain scalable, efficient software architecture, including React.js solutions.
• Lead the development of high-impact features and ensure the highest standards of code quality and performance.
• Identify and address technical issues proactively and devise innovative solutions when conventional approaches are insufficient.
• Actively interface with electrical and mechanical leads, customers, and program managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and system architectures to develop system specifications.
• Ensure project CDRLs are delivered and accepted by the customer, including requirements management, documentation, unit testing, safety testing, and qualification testing.
• Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interface control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans.
• Anticipate occasional work outside normal hours due to demanding schedules.