Frontend Software Engineer, Federal
Charlottesville, VirginiaOverview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
What makes a successful Frontend Software Engineer, Federal at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary
General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-I3) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in real-time global situational awareness and battle management, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources across air, land, and sea. Our systems—including the widely used THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL platforms—support tens of thousands of users at all levels of the DoD and Intelligence Community and enable critical decision-making for national security missions.
We process hundreds of thousands of observations per minute, operating at the scale of global sensor networks and battlefield telemetry. Our backend architecture leverages technologies like Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesa—the latter of which we designed and open-sourced—to deliver high-throughput, mission-resilient systems that turn streaming data into real-time intelligence.
Why GA-I3?
GA-I3 combines the staying power of an experienced defense contractor with the agility and values of a mission-focused technology company. We’ve spent decades building systems our users love—trusted tools used daily by operators and analysts across the national security community. Our customers keep coming back because we deliver what we promise, and our engineers stay because they get to solve real problems that truly matter.
We’re not a flashy startup. We don’t chase headlines—we focus on delivering reliable capabilities with long-term impact. And while we share DNA with traditional defense contractors, we operate differently. As a privately held company, we make decisions based on what’s right for the mission, not for a quarterly earnings call. We move fast when it counts, think long-term, and hold ourselves to the highest technical and ethical standards.
If you're looking for a place where you can build real systems, solve hard problems, and serve a higher purpose—without the red tape—GA-I3 is where you belong.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking Frontend Software Engineers to help build the next generation of global situational awareness and battle orchestration capabilities.
What We Believe
These values weren’t crafted in a branding session—they were observed and articulated after 35 years of building software that matters. They reflect how we work, what we value in each other, and the kind of impact we want to have. At GA-I3, they aren’t aspirational—they’re how we operate.
- Solving Meaningful Challenges – Building mission-driven technology that makes a difference
- Collaborative Culture – Working as a team to push boundaries and innovate
- Technical Excellence – Encouraging continuous learning, curiosity, and efficiency
- Idea Meritocracy – Valuing ideas based on impact, not hierarchy
If these principles resonate with you—not just in theory, but in daily practice—you’ll find yourself at home here.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop frontend applications for battlefield command and control and geospatial data visualization.
- Review code contributions using software engineering best practices for readability, maintainability, testing, security, performance, etc.
- Contribute to the evolution of our development processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate effectively with team members, other engineering teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions to challenging problems.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline and two or more years progressive software development experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility, and willing to take a CI polygraph.
- Technical Skills:
- Version control
- Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, AngularJS, Vue.js).
- Strong understanding of TypeScript, CSS3, and HTML5.
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
- Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, and unit testing
- Knowledge of frontend tools and techniques used for optimizing and debugging performance in data-intensive applications
- Experience with map-based applications using OpenLayers, Leaflet, or Google Maps
- Familiarity with using Storybook for developing components
- Experience with software development in Linux
Salary:$73,700 - $128,780
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”– John, Staff Engineer
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