Areté is hiring: Front-End UI/UX Software Engineer in Falls Church
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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.
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We are seeking a User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Software Engineer to help develop and maintain intuitive and interactive GUI applications with a focus on mission management, data analysis, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will combine strong UI/UX design skills with technical front-end development capabilities to create responsive and accessible applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences while simultaneously satisfying a critical mission need. The ideal candidate has a multidisciplinary background in physics, mathematics, and software engineering. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based in our Falls Church, VA office. This position is classified as an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.
We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Financial
401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Continuing Education Assistance
Work-Life Balance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
What We Value
Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
Integrity and responsibility in all actions
Collaboration across teams and specialties
Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
Passion for national security and excellence
Experiences And Background We Look For
Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and/or software engineering
Experience with User Interface / User Experience front-end GUI development
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience programming in Qt and/or PyQt
Proficiency in React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
Ability to create wireframes and interactive prototypes
Knowledge of version control using Git
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – with an attention to detail
Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams in an Agile-like environment
Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access
Nice To Have
Web application configuration and deployment
Experience working with relational databases
Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar languages
Data analysis and visualization skills
Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments
Experience with computer graphics using libraries such as OpenGL
Remote sensing experience
Classical signal/image processing experience
Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition
Active Top-Secret Clearance
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:
Engineer 1: $90,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher]
Engineer 2: $105,000 - $135,000 [experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years]
Staff Engineer: $120,000 - $150,000 [experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years]
However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills .
Other Considerations
Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.
Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- Location:
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- Job Type:
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