Front End Software Engineer Job Reston area,Virginia USA,Software Development

Location: Reston, VA

Security Clearance: US Citizen/Clearable

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design.

You’ll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems
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You’ll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect
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Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills.

What You’ll Do

Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/Type Script and React
Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
2+ years of relevant software development experience
Strong experience with JavaScript or Type Script, React, HTML, and CSS
Experience developing front-end web applications
Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US CITIZENSHIP

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Java or Python
Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Why This Role

If you enjoy solving difficult problems, building polished user experiences, and working alongside people who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology, this role offers the opportunity to have meaningful technical ownership from concept to deployment
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