Front End Software Engineer
MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software integrated prototypes and solutions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Situational Awareness.
As an Frontend Software Engineer at MORSE, you will be focused on designing, developing, and deploying software for web-based applications. These applications support AI model development, providing cutting edge algorithmic-based simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities to a wide variety of DoD customers. The candidate will gain experience with React, React Native, Kotlin, Java, Python, and more. The candidate will work with HCI and Ux engineers to design UIs, and working with software engineers to implement UIs.
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must be eager to learn new technologies and stay on top of the latest trends. We are looking for engineers who know either mobile or web technologies, and are willing to learn about the other from experienced engineers on our team. The candidate will work on a team developing new code bases that are heavily object-oriented, extensible, and maintainable. Therefore, the candidate must have a tacit understanding of design patterns and anti-patterns; polymorphism and encapsulation; high cohesion and low coupling; and the different strengths and weaknesses of various programming languages.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
5+ years experience working with key UI/UX technologies for the web
Fluency in JavaScript, CSS
Knowledge of various web frameworks
Knowledge of React
Experience consuming and/or designing REST APIs
Strong UI development skills
Knowledgeable about test driven development (TDD)
Experience with design patterns
Experience with version control systems Git and/or Subversion
Experience working with teams using Agile software development
BS or MS (preferred) in computer science or equivalent degree, and at least 5 years of experience
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensible benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.