Front End Engineer; TS​/SCI Clearance Required

About the Role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Front End Engineer to support our partner in building the next generation of cloud-native satellite mission operations software. Our mission is simple but ambitious: operate satellites like servers. We replace outdated, fragmented ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven platform used to design, test, and fly hundreds of satellites. This role is out of Arvada, CO.

As a Frontend Engineer
, you’ll be at the center of this mission. Your work will define the interface operators use to command satellites—whether capturing Earth imagery, delivering broadband, or even docking in orbit. That massive wall of mission screens you see in NASA operations photos? You could design the next one.

This role is perfect for someone who loves solving real user pain points, thrives in modern frontend ecosystems, and isn’t afraid to talk directly with customers to shape the product.

• Design, build, and maintain intuitive, high-performance UIs for satellite mission operations
• Develop reusable React components using Type Script and modern frameworks (Next.js, Refine, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with designers using Figma and contribute to design prototypes
• Integrate with backend APIs (Graph
  
  QL and REST), focusing on efficient data-fetching patterns
• Apply strong UI/UX sensibilities to reduce user clicks and eliminate product training whenever possible
• Uphold best practices in frontend security, stability, and maintainability
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows (preferably Git Hub Actions) and automated testing (Playwright/Cypress)
• Engage with real users to gather feedback and measure product effectiveness
• Participate actively in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and team-level engineering decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of professional frontend development experience (exceptional nontraditional candidates welcome)
• Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret required; TS/SCI preferred)
• Expertise with React and Type Script , including modular component architecture
• Experience with modern React meta-frameworks (Next.js, Refine, Blitz.js, Redwood
  
  JS, etc.)
• Strong product and UX instincts with the ability to simplify complex workflows
• Experience working in Figma and collaborating with design teams
• Hands-on API integration experience (Graph
  
  QL & REST)
• Familiarity with IAM solutions such as Auth0 or Okta
• Strong Git/Git Hub skills in team-based workflows
• Understanding of CI/CD (ideally Git Hub Actions)
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Playwright or Cypress)
• Commitment to quality, maintainability, and reliability in production systems

• TS/SCI clearance
• Experience in classified or regulated environments
• Experience with cloud security concepts

Salary: $100,000-$160,000 depending on years of experience

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