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Frontend Platform Software Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia

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Overview

General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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What makes a successful Frontend Platform Software Engineer at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Inventive
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Creative

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Job ID 48731BR Company GA CCRi Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Frontend Platform Software Engineer City Chantilly State Virginia Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $98,100 - $171,398

Job Summary General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-I3), an affiliate of General Atomics, maintains and deploys production solutions, including Thresher and Dragonspell, for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class, all-domain, and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been, and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

As a member of the GA-I3 core platform team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of situational awareness capabilities for our customers. Imagine using cutting-edge technology to process petabytes of data and extract features in near real time, all while providing a rich, live view of objects on land, sea, and sky. With your skills and expertise, you'll be instrumental in taking our systems to the next level, giving end-users the power to see beyond the data and truly understand the world around them. Are you ready to join us on this exciting journey?

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES:
  • Develop and implement software solutions, including research, design, coding, defining platform and resource requirements, conducting testing, and creating documentation.
  • Deploy enterprise-wide software applications, including end-user, system-level, and data management solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Contribute towards the improvement of enterprise solutions including build pipeline support, debugging, and platform maintenance to ensure viability in an evolving environment. 
  • Communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. 
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. 
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to take a CI polygraph.
  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline with progressive software development experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Prior professional experience in a frontend software development role.
  • React familiarity (we are a Preact shop), or experience with other JS frameworks (AngularJS, Svelte, Vue, etc).
  • Experience writing in TypeScript.
  • Expertise of software development concepts, principles, and theory.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tooling (Gitlab CI/CD).
  • Capable of providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals through coaching and sharing coding best practices.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in an Agile team environment. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Candidates with an active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility are strongly preferred.
  • Familiar with Storybook and writing reusable components for design systems.
  • Experience with CSS pre-processors (Stylus, LESS, SASS, etc). 
  • Experience with data visualization tools/toolkits such as d3 or similar libraries.
  • Ability to develop against map-based applications using OpenLayers, Leaflet, Google Maps, etc. 
  • Familiar with AWS-hosted environments, Docker containerization and execution through Kubernetes.
  • Familiar with client/server programming.
  • Ability to drive and review APIs for back-end functionality. 
  • Comfortable working with Linux systems on a daily basis.
  • Familiarity with Intelligence Community and DoD mission sets.

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Top Secret (SCI access eligible)
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
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“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
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