Chief Mission Engineer – Full Stack

BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

Chief Mission Engineer developing and deploying software essential for national security missions. Leading software teams and collaborating with military and government operators for operational deployment.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $265,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or 'mission' in partnership with our customers
Work as a leader of software teams to design, develop, and maintain software systems deployed in operational use
Build Prototype Capabilities: Break down use cases and user-defined problems, build an MVP, and rapidly evolve a solution into a cohesive application
Develop and Enhance Features: Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex use cases effectively. Ensure the product is fast, smooth, and intuitive to use, even under heavy load
System Integration: Leading cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deploy a cohesive system. Integrate independent capabilities into existing solutions
Customer Collaboration: Working closely with end-users and customers, who are typically military or Government operators, to understand their requirements and translate them into software features
Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. citizen
Active US Security Clearance
BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 15 years of work experience
Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment
The work is challenging

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Hard Skills & Tools

ReactTypeScriptPythonsoftware deploymentsystem integrationMVP developmentfrontend developmentperformance optimizationuser interface designdata rendering techniques

Soft Skills

leadershipcustomer collaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedindependent workcollaborative workeffective communicationuser-centric designproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

U.S. citizenshipactive US Security ClearanceBS in Computer Science