Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security. ARLIS combines deep scientific expertise with operational insight to address challenges in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence / machine learning, quantum science, and human-machine teaming. Researchers, scientists, engineers, and analysts at ARLIS collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions through research and development. Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation's security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.
This role is for the Intelligent Human-Machine Systems Division of the Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security, initially supporting Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) Mission Area as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer. The team works on dynamic projects for government sponsors focused on operationalizing AI to augment and advance C2ISR use cases. We support the full lifecycle of applied AI development - from requirements gathering and prototyping to deployment and informing emerging standards. Most projects are greenfield with significant freedom in making technical decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate with a high degree of independence and own features end-to-end across the stack
Contribute actively to technical direction and design decisions on projects
Participate in code reviews, uphold best practices, and ensure technical quality
Mentor junior engineers on the team (without direct management responsibilities)
Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and mission leads to shape impactful solutions
Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.
Minimum Qualifications:
4-5+ years building, deploying, and maintaining full-stack applications in production
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern web frameworks (React, Next.js, Remix, or Angular)
Backend development experience with Python (Flask/FastAPI or similar)
Solid understanding of frontend development (modern CSS, responsive design, component-driven UI)
Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and designing data models
Experience with Docker
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred, Google Cloud Platform/Azure acceptable)
Ability to operate independently, make pragmatic technical decisions, and deliver under deadlines
Preferences:
Familiarity with TailwindCSS or other CSS-in-JS frameworks
Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
Knowledge of AWS services (S3, EC2, RDS, Bedrock) and hands-on integration experience
Experience implementing full-stack observability (especially OpenTelemetry)
Background in AI engineering or working with V/LLMs
Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
Contributions to developer experience, internal tooling, or automation (CI/CD, testing)
Licenses/ Certifications:
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer) preferred but not required
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) a plus
Minimum QualificationsIn addition to showing superior ability to administer academic or research programs, as evidenced by successfully discharging responsibilities such as those of the Faculty Specialist, the appointee shall hold a Master's degree or have at least 3 years full-time experience as a Faculty Specialist (or similar appointment at another institution), or its equivalent. Appointments to this rank are typically one to five years and are renewable.
Additional Job DetailsRequired Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References Best Consideration Date: N/APosting Close Date: N/AOpen Until Filled: Yes DepartmentVPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security
Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular
Salary Range$140,000 - $195,000
Background ChecksOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment EligibilityThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO StatementThe University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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