Desktop CPQ Application and Automation Engineer

Aechelontechnology; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health benefits

Profit sharing

401k plan

Job summary

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own the technical direction of our Configuration, Pricing and Quoting desktop app.

This Electron + React + SQLite tool runs offline and integrates with NetSuite, Jira, Confluence, Perforce and Outlook to support sales, finance, and operations. As technical lead, you will set architecture, establish engineering standards, mentor others, and collaborate with business stakeholders to translate real workflows into a reliable product

Qualifications

• 4+ years building production software with JavaScript/Node.js.
• Strong React expertise and architectural judgment.
• Strong SQL and relational data modeling skills.
• Experience with Electron's architecture and security model.
• Proven experience designing third-party API integrations.
• Git/GitHub proficiency and CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture for Electron main process and React renderer.
• Drive the data layer with local SQLite schema and migrations.
• Lead integrations with NetSuite, Jira, Confluence, and Perforce.
• Set engineering standards: testing, linting, reviews, releases.
• Mentor engineers and maintain codebase health.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into a roadmap.
• Own release engineering and cross-platform packaging.
• Shape the Contract Analyzer module including AI-assisted analysis.

Skills

JavaScript/Node.js

React

SQL

Electron

Architecture

Mentoring

Communication

API Integrations

Git/GitHub

Tools

NetSuite

SuiteQL

Jira

Confluence

Perforce

Outlook

Electron-builder

electron-updater

Job description

Aechelon Technology, Inc.is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.

Aechelon Technology -- a Shield AI company, builds high-fidelity visual simulation systems. We're looking for aLead Software Engineerto own the technical direction of ourConfiguration, Pricing and Quoting desktop app— the internal system our sales, finance, and operations teams rely on to build quotes, manage work orders and purchase orders, generate branded proposal documents, and analyze contracts. It's anElectron + React + SQLiteapplication that runs fully offline, with integrations to NetSuite, Jira, Confluence, Perforce, and Outlook.

As the technical lead, you'll set architecture, uphold engineering standards, and be the primary owner of a business-critical tool. You'll partner directly with sales, finance, and operations leadership to translate real workflows into a reliable, maintainable product — while mentoring other engineers and keeping the codebase healthy as it grows.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Own the architectureend-to-end: the Electron main process (Node.js — database, IPC, integrations) and the React 19 renderer, including the strict security boundary between them.
• Drive the data layer:design and evolve the local SQLite schema (better-sqlite3), lead migration strategy, and own sync/upsert logic and data integrity.
• Lead integrations:set the approach for NetSuite (SuiteQL, opportunity/quote sync) and the Jira, Confluence, and Perforce adapters, including auth and error-handling patterns.
• Set engineering standards:define testing, linting, code-review, and release practices; raise the quality bar and reduce long-term maintenance risk.
• Mentor and unblockother engineers through code review, pairing, and technical guidance; grow the team's expertise in Electron and the CPQ domain.
• Partner with stakeholdersto scope initiatives, make build/trade-off decisions, and translate ambiguous business needs into a clear technical roadmap.
• Own release engineering:cross-platform packaging and auto-update viaelectron-builder/electron-updater.
• Shape the Contract Analyzermodule, including document extraction and optional AI-assisted analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years building production software withJavaScript/Node.js, including experienceleading projects or teams(tech lead, staff, or senior-with-ownership).
• DeepReactexpertise and strong architectural judgment for component and state design without heavy frameworks.
• StrongSQLand relational data modeling skills; fluency with schema evolution, migrations, and synchronous DB access patterns.
• Solid command ofElectron's process model— main vs. renderer separation, IPC,contextIsolation, secure preload bridges — or demonstrated ability to master a comparable desktop/security model quickly.
• Proven experience designing and maintainingthird-party API integrations with real-world auth (OAuth/token-based, e.g. NetSuite).
• Strong Git / GitHub proficiency: trunk-or-branch-based workflows, high-quality pull requests and reviews, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Track record ofsetting technical direction: architecture decisions, testing strategy, and mentoring other engineers.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with non-technical business stakeholders.

Bonus Points:

• DeepElectron desktopexperience andelectron-builderrelease/packaging expertise.
• Familiarity withNetSuite / SuiteQL, ERP systems, or CPQ/quoting domains.
• Word/PDF document generation and templating experience (docxtemplater,docx,mammoth,pdf-parse,xlsx).
• Experience integratingLLM/AI SDKs into production workflows.
• Background in finance, sales operations, or B2B quoting workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

$126,000 - $160,000 per year

The above range is specific to CALIFORNIA and may not be applicable to other locations. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

We offer a very attractive compensation package including competitive base salary, company performance-based profit sharing, 401k,100% employer paid health benefits(medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans).

No relocation reimbursement provided.

For more information about our company, please visit www.shield.ai.

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee.

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to [e-mail] to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.