Software Engineer, Web Application Developer (Experienced / Senior)

Software Engineer, Web Application Developer (Experienced / Senior)

Company:

Argon ST

The Boeing Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer, Web Application Developer (Experienced / Senior) to join our team in Fairfax, VA. This dynamic team is focused on developing cutting-edge software solutions for SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) products for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and allied customers. Our products intercept Radio Frequency (RF) signals, apply signal processing algorithms, distribute the processed results, and display it to operators. These systems are deployed to manned aircraft, unmanned aircraft, ships, submarines, and ground mobile platforms.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development, particularly with expertise in React and TypeScript for front-end development, and Java for back-end services. This role requires a deep understanding of web application design and architecture, user interface design, and best practices in software development. This role will also contribute to collaborative, cross-functional teams where software development, firmware development, hardware design, system integration, system engineering, and user testing all occur.

Join our Signals Intelligence team and shape the future of software for aircraft and ships!

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications for SIGINT products primarily using React and TypeScript.

• Contribute to back-end services primarily developed in Java to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

• Work closely with integration and test teams, systems engineers, customer representatives, and program leadership to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Apply best practices in web app design and architecture to create user-friendly and efficient applications.

• Solve complex problems with innovative solutions while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Fairfax, VA)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on front-end technologies (React, TypeScript) and back-end services (Java).

• 3+ years of experience in web application design and architecture, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.

• 3+ years’ experience designing and developing software for complex systems (i.e. Distributed Systems, Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Applications, Client-server Architectures) and a solid foundation in computer science and software development

• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.

• Current Top Secret / SCI Clearance

• Solid understanding of user interface design principles and best practices.

• Experience in SIGINT or defense-related software development

• Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, etc.).

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Typical Education/Experience
Experienced (Level 3)
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 ye