Front End Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user interfaces and dashboards that support exploration of modeling, simulation, and trade study results
• Translate analytical outputs into intuitive visualizations, including charts, maps, timelines, and comparative views
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and backend developers to ensure data is accurately and effectively presented
• Build and maintain front-end components and frameworks that support scalable, reusable UI development
• Implement interactive features that enable users to filter, compare, and analyze scenarios and architectures
• Ensure performance and responsiveness when handling large or complex datasets
• Contribute to the design of user workflows, ensuring the interface aligns with how analysts and decision-makers operate
• Support integration with backend APIs and services
• Apply best practices in UI/UX design, accessibility, and maintainability
• Contribute to the potential development of a standalone analytical application, including modular UI architecture and component reuse

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 5–10 years of experience in front-end software development
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience building data-driven user interfaces and dashboards
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or similar
• Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with loosely defined requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting analytical platforms, modeling & simulation tools, or decision-support systems
• Familiarity with geospatial or time-series visualization (e.g., map-based interfaces, timeline analysis)
• Experience working with large or complex datasets in a front-end environment
• Exposure to space domain applications or defense-related systems
• Experience contributing to or building standalone web applications or products
• Familiarity with modern front-end build tools and state management frameworks

Security Clearance Requirements

Candidate must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and willing to obtain a CI Poly.