Software Engineer - Frontend Development

Metron · Reston, VA

Posted 7/14/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

About Metron Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.     We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer with a strong computer science  and design background for complex and challenging projects. As a front-end developer you will be responsible for designing and implementing front end web applications  for simulation and optimization software that incorporates probabilistic models of physical systems. Project teams range from 2 to 20 people and include a mix of Research Scientists and Software Engineers. Each team member is involved in the entire problem-solving process, including: initial concept development, data visualization and analysis, algorithm design, exploratory prototyping, software implementation, demonstration, and deployment. Roles within a team are flexible, giving employees space to contribute to their areas of strength, and to develop new skills.  The ideal candidate has experience in UI/UX design as well as front end web application development. Required Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field   JavaScript or TypeScript experience  React experience HTML and CSS experience   Familiarity with web application design and front - end development in any frameworks/languages   Excellent written and verbal communication skills   2 years of relevant experience US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Successful candidate s will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information   Desired Qualifications   Java or Python programming experience  Exper ience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL    Experience designing and implementing user interfaces   Ability to troubleshoot and optimize web pages for security and responsivenes s Experience wit h front-end testing and mocking framework s   Familiarity with back-end development, API design, and any relational or document database system   Position Location: Reston, VA; the selected individual will be expected to report to the Reston office 5 days a week Perks and Benefits   Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance    Accompanying FSA and HSA options    Additional Voluntary Benefits     Paid Time Off     9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays     Paid Parental Leave     Tuition Reimbursement   Professional Development Reimbursement    Annual Salary Reviews     Profit Sharing     401(k) Traditional and Roth Options     Gym and Fitness Reimbursement     Employee Assistance Program     Employee Referral Program   Metron is an Equal  Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. VEVRAA Federal Contractor    

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