Junior Full Stack Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation3 days ago
Chantilly, VA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$95k - $143k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop maintainable cloud-native and standalone data visualization applications.
- Build backend service-oriented architecture components and support application architecture and development.
- Create user interfaces and advanced visualizations that improve data analysis and decision-making.
- Support scientists and engineers working on life and characterization software, software delivery, middleware development, and data visualizations.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices while working independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, with emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience building web applications; internship and academic project experience are welcome.
- Demonstrated skill in object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
- Proficiency with modern web frameworks, particularly MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Willingness to travel approximately 5% to domestic customer sites.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, more than one year of industry experience, TypeScript, Electron, WebAssembly, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jest, Mocha, Selenium, aerospace or defense experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options where applicable.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested.
- Flexible spending accounts, variable pay opportunities, relocation assistance, and education assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
- Full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, requiring 100% onsite work.
Tech Stack
C++DockerElectronExpressGitGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDJavaJenkinsJestKubernetesMochaMongoDBNode.jsPythonReactSeleniumTypeScript
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About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.