Full Stack Engineer

Harmattan AI; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation defense firm in Washington DC is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to bridge operator-facing UIs and backend services. The role involves building scalable APIs and data visualization dashboards, ensuring secure and reliable performance under constraints. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in full-stack development, with strong skills in React/TypeScript and Node.js or Python. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package and equity benefits.

Benefits

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in full-stack development for real-time or mission-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of data visualization and API design.
• Familiarity with secure software practices and defense or aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Build mission dashboards, telemetry views, and real-time operator tools.
• Develop APIs and backend services integrating ML, algorithms, and comms layers.
• Implement secure and scalable software aligned with DoD and GovCloud standards.

Skills

React/TypeScript

Node.js or Python

Data visualization

API design

Education

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

Job description

About Us

At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Full Stack Engineer, you will own the technical bridge between operator-facing UIs and backend services. You’ll build scalable APIs, data visualization dashboards, and field-ready interfaces for mission planning and telemetry.

Your work will ensure operators see the right information at the right time, fast, reliable, and secure.

Responsibilities

Development & Integration

• Build mission dashboards, telemetry views, and real-time operator tools.

• Develop APIs and backend services integrating ML, algorithms, and comms layers.

• Ensure cross-device responsiveness and performance under bandwidth constraints.
  

Quality & Reliability

• Implement secure and scalable software aligned with DoD and GovCloud standards.

• Conduct reviews, testing, and deployment for production-grade reliability.

Collaboration

• Partner with UX and Product to bring designs to life with seamless interactivity.

• Work closely with backend engineers and AI teams to ensure system cohesion.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 5-8 years in full-stack development for real-time or mission-critical systems.

• Technical Skills: React/TypeScript + Node.js or Python; strong knowledge of data visualization and API design.

• Mindset: Operator-first, detail-oriented, collaborative, resilient under constraints.

• Bonus: Familiarity with secure software practices and defense or aerospace standards.

• Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

• Work Schedule: Washington DC (on-site preferred)

• Compensation: $155K-$185K + equity + benefits

• Start Date: November 2025

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.