Front End Developer

Role Overview

Front End Developer (hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner) focused on building web-based interfaces for operational tools and capability management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web-based user interfaces for operational tools and capability management systems
• Create visualization dashboards that present complex technical data in operator-friendly formats
• Conduct user research with operators to identify workflow pain points and interface requirements
• Build responsive and accessible web applications optimized for operational environment constraints
• Integrate front-end applications with back-end APIs, data pipelines, and capability infrastructure
• Implement real-time data visualization for operational status, system health, and mission telemetry
• Develop interface components that streamline operator workflows during mission execution

Requirements

• Equivalent education/experience combination:
  • Bachelor’s + 4+ years, OR
  • High School/GED + 8+ years, OR
  • Associate’s + 6+ years, OR
  • Master’s + 2+ years, OR
  • PhD + 0+ years with progressively responsible experience
• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)
• RESTful API integration and asynchronous data handling
• Data visualization library proficiency (D3.js, Plotly, Chart.js, or similar)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering real-time operational dashboards and mission telemetry visualizations
• Experience collaborating in teams with exposure to real-time visualization and complex technical data

Logistics

• CONUS travel up to 25% may be required