Front-End Software Engineer (React, Typscript, GNC Focused)

CoAspire

Fairfax (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with generous company match

PTO and Federal holidays

Job summary

A defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia is seeking a talented software engineer to design and develop modern front-end applications for advanced missile programs. This role involves building intuitive user interfaces and engineering applications that leverage skills in 3D visualization and geospatial data. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and an interest in aerospace technologies. The position offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Interest in 3D visualization, mapping, or geospatial technologies.
Background with aerospace engineering, flight dynamics, or GNC.

Responsibilities

Build rich interactive tools including 3D visualizations and engineering dashboards.
Create and enhance GUI-based applications and data analysis interfaces.
Perform front-end integration with back-end services and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

3D visualization

Geospatial technologies

Flight dynamics

Trajectory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cesium

WebGL

Electron

React

Job description

CoAspire (https://www.coaspire.com) is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. With over twelve years of a legacy of innovation, we're at the forefront of building reliable, affordable mass weapons that protect and empower our nation’s warfighters. Our tight-knit team thrives in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and work-life balance come first with a focus on professional growth at our new 27,000+ sq. ft. facility. Join us to make a tangible impact on mission-critical technology while enjoying Northern Virginia's vibrant community.

Position

You will play a key role in designing and developing modern front-end applications and tools that support advanced missile programs. This cross‑functional position focuses on creating intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces, visualization tools, and engineering applications that ideally utilize any background experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) and/or flight dynamics. You will collaborate with other GNC engineers, embedded flight engineers and system engineers to design, develop and maintain practical, interactive software solutions including 3D visualizations, geospatial displays, trajectory analysis tools, and test automation interfaces.

Responsibilities

Build rich interactive tools including 3D visualizations, mapping/geospatial displays, trajectory viewers, and engineering dashboards.
Create and enhance internal and external GUI‑based applications, data analysis interfaces, and other tools across company contracts.
Perform front‑end integration with back‑end services, embedded systems, or simulation environments; troubleshoot performance and usability issues.
Conduct code reviews, unit/string testing, and support integration test teams and customers with validation, verification and incorporating feedback.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Interest in 3D visualization, mapping, or geospatial technologies.
Background with aerospace engineering, flight dynamics, or GNC.
Comfortable working with trajectory planning, coordinate systems, and geospatial data.
Able to translate aerospace concepts into practical software implementations.
Experience building engineering or simulation tools beyond standard web applications.

Desired Skills