Junior Full Stack Engineer

About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Junior Full Stack Engineer to join the Intelligent Ops and Software Integration team. This role supports customer laboratories and platforms in developing software solutions, including life and characterization software, software delivery, middleware development, and data visualizations. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Chantilly, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support scientists and engineers in the development of maintainable cloud-native and stand-alone data visualization applications.
• Develop backend service-oriented architecture components.
• Provide technical support in application architecture and development.
• Build user interfaces for advanced visualizations to enhance data analysis and decision-making.
• Engage in learning and growth through new work opportunities, training, and mentorship.
• Foster innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, with emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s).
• 0–2 years of experience building web applications (internship or academic project experience welcome).
• Demonstrated skill in object-oriented programming languages, such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in modern web frameworks, particularly MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites domestically (approximately 5%).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications That Stand Out

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline.
• More than 1 year of industry work experience.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with TypeScript, Electron, or WebAssembly.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working with aerospace or defense industry clients.
• Current and active TS/SCI Clearance.