Chief Mission Engineer (Full Stack)

Systemstechnologyresearch is a growing technology company focused on advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They are seeking a Chief Mission Engineer (Full Stack) to develop and deploy software solutions in high-security environments, ensuring that technology meets mission objectives for national security.

Responsibilities:

• Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application
• Develop and Enhance Features: Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex use cases effectively. Ensure the product is fast, smooth, and intuitive to use, even under heavy load
• System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
• Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers, who are typically military or Government operators, to understand their requirements and translate them into software features. You are experienced in product discovery best practices
• Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments. On average, travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active US Security Clearance
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 15 years of work experience
• Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
• A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
• Demonstrated 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
• A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
• Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
• 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 or experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
• Experience in transitioning prototype software developed via research projects to operationally deployed capabilities