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Front End Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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Top Secret/SCI
$100,000 - $160,000
Unspecified
Arvada, CO (On-Site/Office)

About the Role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Front End Engineer to support our partner in building the next generation of cloud-native satellite mission operations software. Our mission is simple but ambitious: operate satellites like servers. We replace outdated, fragmented ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven platform used to design, test, and fly hundreds of satellites. This role is out of Arvada, CO.

As a Frontend Engineer, you'll be at the center of this mission. Your work will define the interface operators use to command satellites-whether capturing Earth imagery, delivering broadband, or even docking in orbit. That massive wall of mission screens you see in NASA operations photos? You could design the next one.

This role is perfect for someone who loves solving real user pain points, thrives in modern frontend ecosystems, and isn't afraid to talk directly with customers to shape the product.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain intuitive, high-performance UIs for satellite mission operations
  • Develop reusable React components using TypeScript and modern frameworks (Next.js, Refine, etc.)
  • Collaborate closely with designers using Figma and contribute to design prototypes
  • Integrate with backend APIs (GraphQL and REST), focusing on efficient data-fetching patterns
  • Apply strong UI/UX sensibilities to reduce user clicks and eliminate product training whenever possible
  • Uphold best practices in frontend security, stability, and maintainability
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows (preferably GitHub Actions) and automated testing (Playwright/Cypress)
  • Engage with real users to gather feedback and measure product effectiveness
  • Participate actively in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and team-level engineering decisions

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 3+ years of professional frontend development experience (exceptional nontraditional candidates welcome)
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret required; TS/SCI preferred)
  • Expertise with React and TypeScript, including modular component architecture
  • Experience with modern React meta-frameworks (Next.js, Refine, Blitz.js, RedwoodJS, etc.)
  • Strong product and UX instincts with the ability to simplify complex workflows
  • Experience working in Figma and collaborating with design teams
  • Hands-on API integration experience (GraphQL & REST)
  • Familiarity with IAM solutions such as Auth0 or Okta
  • Strong Git/GitHub skills in team-based workflows
  • Understanding of CI/CD (ideally GitHub Actions)
  • Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Playwright or Cypress)
  • Commitment to quality, maintainability, and reliability in production systems

Desired Skills

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience in classified or regulated environments
  • Experience with cloud security concepts

Salary: $100,000-$160,000 **depending on years of experience**

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React, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, Refine Framework, Blitz.js, RedwoodJS, Frontend Engineering, UI Engineering, Web Development, Component Libraries, Modular Components, Reusable Components, Figma, UI/UX Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, GraphQL, REST APIs, API Integration, Data Fetching, Caching Strategies, Auth0, Okta, Identity and Access Management, IAM, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Playwright, Cypress, Frontend Testing, Test Automation, Cloud Security, Frontend Security, Modern Frontend Frameworks, Single Page Applications, SPA, Web Performance Optimization, Active Secret Clearance, Secret Clearance, TS/SCI, Top Secret Clearance, Classified Environment, Cleared Engineer, DoD Clearance, Government Clearance, Satellite Operations, Mission Operations Software, Space Technology, Aerospace Software, Ground Systems, Space Systems Engineering, Satellite Command and Control, C2 Software, Cloud-Native Space Systems, Space Automation, Frontend Developer, Frontend Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, UI Engineer, Product-Focused Engineer, Customer-Facing Engineer, Mission Software Engineer, Operator Tools, Complex Workflow Design, Usability Engineering, Human-Machine Interface, HMI, Operator Experience, OX, Cross-functional Collaboration, Agile Development, Product Development, Stakeholder Feedback, Customer Interviews, Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Communication Skills.
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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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