Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software (R5751) Software

Front Door Defense; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software to design, develop, and deploy Foundry-backed MES/ERP/analytics applications in Dallas, TX. You will own end-to-end features across backend services, data transformations, and user interfaces to support manufacturing operations.

We value hands-on React and TypeScript/Javascript, data modeling skills, and experience with large datasets. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack application development with ownership of deployed solutions.
• Hands-on experience building React applications and a TypeScript/JavaScript backend (API).
• Strong data modeling skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience delivering analytical workflows and data-driven solutions.
• Solid foundation in software design, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to deliver complex projects independently while collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute development and release of Foundry-backed applications powering MES, ERP, and analytics.
• Develop end-to-end features from backend to frontend with performance and security in mind.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to understand workflows.
• Leverage Foundry APIs, ontology, and visualization tools for data integration across domains.
• Deliver continuous, well-tested, maintainable code and iterate based on feedback.
• Shape technical direction and scale Foundry development capabilities.

Skills

React

TypeScript/JavaScript

Data modeling

Large datasets

Analytical workflows

Software design

Testing

Documentation

Independent delivery

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Python pipelines

Job description

Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software (R5751)

Develop and deploy Foundry-backed MES/ERP/analytics applications for manufacturing

Location: Dallas, Texas

Compensation: $120,000 - 190,000 USD / year

About The Role

Full-Stack Software Engineer

The Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI's most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing. We're growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Execute the development and release of Foundry-backed applications that power MES, ERP, and operational analytics.
• Develop end-to-end features: From backend services and data transformations to user-facing interfaces — ensuring performance, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to understand workflows and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Leverage Palantir Foundry: Use Foundry's APIs, ontology, and visualization tools to integrate data across multiple domains.
• Deliver continuously: Write well-tested, maintainable code and iterate quickly based on real-world feedback.
• Shape the roadmap: Contribute to technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, and help scale our Foundry development capabilities.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack application development with proven ownership of deployed solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and building React application and TypeScipt/Javascript based backend (API)
• Strong skills in data modeling, working with large datasets, and building analytical workflows.
• Solid foundation in software design, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to deliver complex projects independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry (ontology, pipelines, APIs, visualization) or other large-scale data platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating Python data-processing pipelines
• Experience building software for manufacturing, supply chain or aircraft maintenance.
• Familiarity with modern software delivery practices (version control, testing, CI/CD).

$120,000 - $190,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.