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Description
Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 per year. Compensation is based on educational background, experience, market factors, and geographic location.
Benefits: All eligible full‑time employees receive Paid Annual Leave starting at 23 days per year, increasing by one day after each full year of employment. Health benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance are automatically enrolled. 401(k) with a company match of 25% up to 10% deferred.
General Summary: The Front‑End Engineer develops and enhances user interfaces for advanced Condition Assessment and Remote Monitoring systems, supporting Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) methodologies for naval equipment.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Principal Duties / Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive and intuitive front‑end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React and TypeScript.
- Upgrade and enhance existing software, focusing on improving user experience, performance, and reliability for our Condition Assessment Systems.
- Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to develop software plans, create new utilities, and deliver complete, well‑documented software packages.
- Write clean, testable code and conduct rigorous software testing in accordance with IEEE standards.
- Work with complex shipboard data, helping to validate, troubleshoot, and transform it into meaningful visualizations for end‑users.
- Translate system requirements into tangible software solutions that support innovative condition‑based maintenance methodologies.
- Provide ongoing technical and administrative support for deployed software systems.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, Mathematics with a concentration in computer science, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- At least 3 years of experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks, including software design.
- Preferred experience in the design, development, and implementation of machinery lifecycle‑management software systems.
Special Requirements
- Active government security clearance or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance.
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one upon acceptance.
- Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire.
- Preferred certifications: A+ CE, CCNA‑Security, CND, Network+ CE, or SSCP.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Essential Skills
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (3+ years).
- Hands‑on experience with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Vue.js, React) (3+ years).
- Experience with JavaScript testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Cypress).
- Knowledge of API design and consumption, specifically with GraphQL.
- Comfort working in a Linux environment.
- Proficiency with version control using Git.
Additional Preferred Skills
- Experience with data visualization and charting libraries (e.g., Chart.js, Highcharts, D3.js).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI).
- Experience delivering or deploying applications to Kubernetes environments.
- Familiarity with U.S. Government or Department of Defense development environments.
Req Number ENG-25-00034
About the Organization
Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive health program for employees and dependents
- Company‑paid dental and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Short‑term and long‑term disability – company paid
- Life insurance and AD&D – company paid
- Voluntary spouse and child life insurance
- Paid time off with company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.