Full Stack Software Engineer

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus, based in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build web applications and backend services for fleet management, mission data review, and internal tools. You will collaborate with operators and engineers to define requirements and deliver secure, scalable software.

The role requires experience with TypeScript, React, Python/Go/Node.js, and PostgreSQL, plus REST APIs, CI/CD, and containers. US person status and eligibility for ITAR/EAR access are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience developing web applications with TypeScript and React.
• Professional experience developing backend services in Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience with REST APIs, containers, and CI/CD.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR/EAR access)

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications for fleet status, flight records, maintenance, and mission data review.
• Develop backend services and APIs that ingest data from aircraft, ground stations, and production systems.
• Design and maintain relational database schemas.
• Implement authentication, role-based access control, and audit logging.
• Deploy and operate services in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Work directly with operators and engineers to define requirements

Skills

TypeScript

React

Python

Go

Node.js

REST APIs

CI/CD

Containers

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / computer engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Mapbox

Leaflet

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus tracks aircraft, batteries, flights, maintenance, and mission data across customers, test sites, and the Rock Hill production line. That information has to be available to operators, maintainers, and engineers through software that is secure and easy to use.

This role builds the web applications and services for fleet management, mission data review, and internal engineering and production tools.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build web applications and backend services for fleet management, mission data, and internal tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop web applications for fleet status, flight records, maintenance, and mission data review
• Develop backend services and APIs that ingest data from aircraft, ground stations, and production systems
• Design and maintain relational database schemas
• Implement authentication, role-based access control, and audit logging
• Deploy and operate services in cloud and on-premises environments
• Work directly with operators and engineers to define requirements

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional experience developing web applications with TypeScript and React or a comparable framework
• Professional experience developing backend services in Python, Go, or Node.js
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience with REST APIs, containers, and CI/CD
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mapping libraries such as Mapbox or Leaflet
• Experience with video or time-series data
• Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Experience with software subject to NIST 800-171 or CMMC
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have shipped a web application that people depend on for their daily work and be able to describe how its design changed after users started using it.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. 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 applicable law.