Frontend Developer

JT4; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in California is seeking a Software Developer III to develop and maintain applications using OpenMCT. The ideal candidate has experience with modern web development practices and telemetry data visualization. Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. This role offers a salary range of $130K-$160K and generous benefits starting on Day 1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and 4+ years of experience OR a master's degree and 2+ years OR a PhD.
• Must qualify for a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using OpenMCT.
• Integrate real-time and historical data sources.
• Create interactive visualizations for telemetry data.

Skills

OpenMCT

HTML5

CSS3

Angular JS (1.x)

REST APIs

WebSockets

Git

Telemetry data integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Job description

Overview

JT4 is hiring a Software Developer III (OpenMCT Developer) to join their team at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain applications using OpenMCT to support visualization and analysis of telemetry data.
• Build and maintain modular, plugin-based software architectures that support scalability and extensibility.
• Integrate real-time and historical data sources through REST APIs, WebSockets, and telemetry data pipelines.
• Create and optimize interactive data visualizations for time-series and mission control data.
• Collaborate with the development team using Git workflows and contribute to open-source practices.
• Write clear technical documentation and effectively communicate solutions within a collaborative team environment.
• Apply knowledge of aerospace and mission control telemetry concepts to ensure solutions meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience or a PhD in an associated discipline.
• Experience with OpenMCT (Open Mission Control Technologies) desired
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern web development practices
• Experience with Angular JS (1.x) and/or other component-based frameworks desired
• Experience with plugin-based architecture and modular software design
• Experience with REST APIs, Websockets, and real-time data integration
• Ability to work with time-series/telemetry data and build data visualizations
• Proficiency with Git and open-source collaboration workflows desired
• Ability to write clear documentation and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of aerospace/mission control telemetry concepts is desired
• Must qualify for and maintain a government Top Secret security clearance and possess a valid, state issued driver’s license.
• Must be a US citizen.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $130K-$160K annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC considers factors such as responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tution Reimbursement

About Us

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation\'s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today\'s missions and tomorrow\'s global challenges.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing