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
HTML and CSS experience
Familiarity with web application design and front-end development in any frameworks/languages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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, React, 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
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
Metron is an Equal
Employment
Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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