Software Engineer - Frontend Development

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong computer science and design background for complex and challenging projects. As a front-end developer you will be responsible for designing and implementing front end web applications for simulation and optimization software that incorporates probabilistic models of physical systems. Project teams range from 2 to 20 people and include a mix of Research Scientists and Software Engineers. Each team member is involved in the entire problem-solving process, including: initial concept development, data visualization and analysis, algorithm design, exploratory prototyping, software implementation, demonstration, and deployment. Roles within a team are flexible, giving employees space to contribute to their areas of strength, and to develop new skills. The ideal candidate has experience in UI/UX design as well as front end web application development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

JavaScript or TypeScript experience

React experience

HTML and CSS experience

Familiarity with web application design and front-end development in any frameworks/languages

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

2 years of relevant experience

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Java or Python programming experience

Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL

Experience designing and implementing user interfaces

Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsiveness

Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks

Familiarity with back-end development, API design, and any relational or document database system

Position Location: Reston, VA; the selected individual will be expected to report to the Reston office 5 days a week

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

VEVRAA Federal Contractor