To be considered for this position you must have a 'CURRENT' TS/SCI DoD Clearance, sorry no exceptions.
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is in search for a Full Stack Software Engineer on behalf of a premier aerospace and defense client in San Diego, CA. The engineer will help build a sophisticated cloud-based planning system that underpins a critical government mission. This onsite, full-time direct-hire position offers real ownership across the entire stack: server-side infrastructure, APIs, browser-based front ends, systems integration, testing, and QA.
You’ll collaborate with seasoned engineers, government stakeholders, and outside development partners. Your design decisions will directly shape the program’s success. The client wants an engineer grounded in computer science who values clean architecture, thoughtfully structured code, and dependable delivery. The role offers hands-on exposure to modern cloud, API, DevSecOps, and integration technologies while you solve hard, meaningful problems.
What You’ll Do
- Engineer, integrate, validate, and sustain complex applications and the infrastructure beneath them
- Build server-side services, APIs, and browser-based user experiences
- Shape architecture and technical design choices across the platform
- Craft code that is clean, maintainable, and built to scale and extend over time
- Unify components and systems delivered by multiple teams and partner organizations
- Author technical and software design documentation and keep it current
- Drive quality through rigorous testing, defect isolation, and issue resolution
- Partner closely with a geographically distributed engineering group, government stakeholders, and outside developers
- Translate technical concepts and design rationale for technical and non-technical audiences alike
- Advance the ongoing evolution of a sophisticated cloud platform
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline
- At least three years building software professionally
- U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance
- Deep hands-on expertise in TypeScript, Java, and Object-Oriented Programming
- Proven track record in API Design and Systems Integration
- Working knowledge of Full Stack Web Development
- Solid command of software engineering fundamentals and industry best practices
- Clear, compelling written and spoken communication, including the ability to explain technical designs persuasively
- Success collaborating within multi-organization engineering programs
Preferred
- MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React / Redux
- WebGL and/or OpenGL
- AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
- Git, CI/CD, DevSecOps
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Development
- Formal engineering documentation, such as Software Design Descriptions and Interface Design Descriptions
- System-Level Debugging and Software Troubleshooting
- Mathematical depth in Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics, and Multivariate Calculus
- Background supporting Navy programs or the broader Department of Defense
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Base salary of $140,000–$190,000 annually
- Stock, plus top-tier benefits
- Paid relocation
- Full-time, direct-hire employment
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
