Senior Frontend Engineer — Real-Time C2 UI & Geospatial

Harmattan AI; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation defense firm in Paris is seeking a skilled Front-End Engineer to build the Human-Machine Interface for their tactical Command and Control system. This role involves developing interactive maps and real-time video streams, ensuring high-performance benchmarks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a deep understanding of state management, experience in defense or aerospace domains, and at least 5-6 years in shipping web applications. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to autonomous defense systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience shipping production-grade web applications.
• Experience in complex data visualization.
• High empathy for user experience in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Build interactive maps and geospatial overlays for the Common Operational Picture.
• Develop a low-latency video player for simultaneous streaming.
• Create tools for mission planning and command.
• Design a state management system for high-frequency data processing.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams.
• Maintain strict performance benchmarks, especially for rendering.

Skills

State management

Real-time data flow

Geospatial mapping libraries

React

Vue

User empathy

Education

B.S. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Mapbox

Leaflet

Cesium

WebGL

Canvas

Job description

A next-generation defense firm in Paris is seeking a skilled Front-End Engineer to build the Human-Machine Interface for their tactical Command and Control system. This role involves developing interactive maps and real-time video streams, ensuring high-performance benchmarks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a deep understanding of state management, experience in defense or aerospace domains, and at least 5-6 years in shipping web applications. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to autonomous defense systems.