Front End Software Engineer Co-op

MORSECORP, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MORSE Corp, an employee‑owned small business, is seeking Front End Software Engineer Co-ops in Cambridge, MA. You will develop software applications and web interfaces to help the warfighter plan missions, assess data, and evaluate AI/ML capabilities.

Candidates should be self‑motivated, communicative, and able to work iteratively in an agile environment. Responsibilities include building React web apps, owning feature design and testing, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ship new

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Pursuing BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with ReactJS and general software architectures.
• Experience with Python is a plus.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing custom software packages, full‑stack apps, and user interfaces for DoD customers.
• Develop web applications in ReactJS.
• Write extensible React components.
• Take ownership of feature design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to define, design, and ship features.
• Continuously explore new technologies to improve development efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and give/receive constructive feedback.
• Work with open-source tools and algorithms to solve problems.

Skills

ReactJS

Communication skills

Agile development

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE Corp is seeking Front End Software Engineer Co-ops to develop software applications and user interfaces to enable the warfighter to plan and execute missions, assess data, and evaluate AI/ML capabilities. Candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with good communication skills and should be able to work in an iterative and agile development style. If you are passionate about building software for human users, solving user pain, and making impact this is a great fit!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the development of custom software packages, full stack applications/tools, and user interfaces for a variety of DoD customers

• Develop web applications in ReactJS

• Write extensible React components

• Take ownership of feature design, development, and testing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of designers and developers to define, design, and ship new features

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

• Participate in code reviews, providing good feedback on code you review, as well as being receptive to feedback on your code

• Working with and integrating the latest open-source software tools & algorithms to solve novel and challenging problems

REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

• Working towards a BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering. or related subject

• Working knowledge of the general software application development architectures, trends, and emerging technologies

• Experience with ReactJS

• Experience with Python is nice to have

• Solid understanding of version control systems (we use Git)

• Good communication skills and the ability to have fun when working

Compensation

$28—$33 USD

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.