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 a Frontend Software Engineer at MORSE, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying web-based applications that support AI model development, simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities for our DoD customers. You will work closely with our HCI and UX engineers to design intuitive UIs and collaborate with software engineers to implement them. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team and build software for human users. We use a variety of languages including React, React Native, Kotlin, Python, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy web-based applications using React, React Native, and other technologies

• Collaborate with HCI and UX engineers to design intuitive UIs and implement them with software engineers

• Work on a team developing new code bases that are object-oriented, extensible, and maintainable

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase

Requirements:

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• 5+ years experience working on front end development and UI/UX for web applications

• Fluency in JavaScript 

• Knowledge of React

• 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.