Full Stack Engineer – Frontend Focus (m/f/d)

Alpine Eagle; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Eagle is seeking a Full Stack Engineer with a strong frontend focus to turn complex sensor and mission data into intuitive operator interfaces. You will own frontend architecture, develop high-performance TS/React applications, and craft real-time dashboards for cockpit-like environments.

Join a fast-growing, international deep-tech team advancing airborne counter-drone capabilities. German language skills are a plus, and you’ll collaborate across systems, backend, and domain engineering

Qualifications

• Frontend or full-stack software engineering experience.
• Excellent TypeScript and React skills.
• Experience developing software for cockpits, mission control, operator stations, HMI, or similar complex systems.
• Strong UX, ergonomics, and human-machine interaction.
• Experience designing interfaces for real-time, information-dense environments.
• Experience with real-time applications and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with systems, backend, and domain engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance frontend applications using TypeScript and React.
• Take ownership of frontend architecture and establish reusable patterns for complex visualization and operator workflows.
• Develop intuitive and ergonomic operator workflows for real-time environments.
• Build interfaces for monitoring system state, sensor information, agent activities, effector status, tracks, and mission data.
• Develop interactive maps, GIS-based interfaces, and 2D/3D visualizations.
• Build real-time interfaces for monitoring and controlling multiple agents and system components.
• Contribute across the full stack, including Python, Redis, APIs, and databases.
• Work closely with systems, backend, and domain engineers to translate concepts into operator workflows.
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Frontend engineering

TypeScript

React

UX/HMI

Real-time systems

Distributed systems

English

Collaboration

Tools

Python

Redis

APIs

Databases

WebGL

GIS

Job description

At Alpine Eagle,we’rebuilding the future of counter-dronedefence.We’rea fast-growing, international deep-tech company working at the intersection of aerospace engineering,defencesystems, and machine learning. Our goal: create the world’s first swarm-based, airborne counter-drone system.

Modern conflicts show how quickly drones are reshaping the battlefield. Threats are rising, and today’s solutionsaren’tkeeping pace.We’rehere to change that.

Alpine Eagleisn’tjust adefencecompany.It’sa mission. Backed by an international team, strong funding, and a bold vision,we’relooking for people who want to shape the next generation of aerial security and build something that truly matters.

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong frontend focus and a proven background in human-machine interfaces for complex operational systems. You will turn complex sensor, agent, and mission data into an intuitive operational picture and effective control interfaces.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop high-performance frontend applications using TypeScript and React

• Take ownership of frontend architecture and establish reusable patterns for complex visualization and operator workflows

• Develop intuitive and ergonomic operator workflows for real-time, information-dense environments

• Build interfaces for monitoring system state, sensor information, agent activities, effector status, tracks, and mission data

• Develop interactive maps, GIS-based interfaces, and 2D/3D visualizations

• Build real-time interfaces for monitoring and controlling multiple agents and system components

• Contribute across the full stack, including Python, Redis, APIs, and databases

• Work closely with systems, backend, and domain engineers to translate operational concepts and system capabilities into effective operator workflows

• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement

What you need to be successful:

• Strong professional experience in frontend or full-stack software engineering

• Excellent TypeScript and React skills

• Professional experience developing software for cockpits, mission control, operator stations, HMI, or comparable complex operational systems

• Strong understanding of UX, ergonomics, and human-machine interaction

• Experience designing interfaces for real-time, information-dense environments where situational awareness and efficient decision-making are critical

• Experience with real-time applications and distributed systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic engineering mindset

• Ability to work effectively with systems, backend, and domain engineering teams

Ideally, also :

• Solid Python skills and experience working across the full stack

• Experience with Redis and databases

• Experience with GIS, mapping, and geospatial applications

• Experience with 2D/3D graphics, WebGL, or graphics engines

• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical systems

• Experience with sensor/effector integration or multi-agent systems

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

At Alpine Eagle, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, or sexual identity.