Mission-Critical Frontend Engineer — Defense (React/Maps)

Air space Intelligence, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Air space Intelligence, Inc. is seeking a frontend engineer to join our product team in Boston. You will build mission-critical web applications with a focus on map-based UIs and real-time interactivity using React, TypeScript, and Mapbox.

You will collaborate with defense and design teams to deliver top-tier user experiences while leveraging WebGL/WebGPU and WASM to optimize performance. This role involves handling export-controlled tech and restricted U.S. Government data.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and CSS.
• Experience building complex, map-based web applications with Mapbox, Maplibre, or Google Maps, with a focus on real-time rendering of multiple interactive features and overlays.
• Familiarity with WebGL, WebGPU, or ThreeJS for accelerated graphics rendering and WebAssembly (WASM) for enhancing application performance.
• A bias for action. When you see a problem you solve it.
• Ability to writing fast, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for great user experiences.
• Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with defense and design teams to deliver mission-critical products with top-notch UX.
• Build user-facing features in React, Redux, Mapbox, and TypeScript from database models to APIs.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

CSS

Mapbox

Maplibre

Google Maps

WebGL/WebGPU/ThreeJS

WebAssembly

LLM tools

Bias for action

Efficient coding

Attention to detail

Tools

Mapbox

Maplibre

Google Maps

Job description

Air space Intelligence, Inc. is seeking a frontend engineer to join our product team in Boston. You will build mission-critical web applications with a focus on map-based UIs and real-time interactivity using React, TypeScript, and Mapbox.

You will collaborate with defense and design teams to deliver top-tier user experiences while leveraging WebGL/WebGPU and WASM to optimize performance. This role involves handling export-controlled tech and restricted U.S. Government data.