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Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeAurora, CO, USA$130k - $250k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be eligible for a full-scope polygraph.
  • Must have at least 3 years of working experience as a Software Engineer or Developer.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must have experience with some or all of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular or React, Spring Boot, Node.js, Postgres, ActiveMQ, and Redis.
  • Must have knowledge of container build and infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, software configuration management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures and documentation, or proper coding etiquette.
  • Must have programming experience in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C++.
  • Must be proficient in object-oriented programming.
  • Must be familiar with full-stack web application development in any frameworks or languages.
  • Must be able to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithms, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems, based on documented requirements.
  • Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
  • Resolve software problem reports.
  • Use software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
  • Provide input to software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf or Government Off-the-shelf products instead of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
  • Provide on-call support to a 24x7 operations team as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
  • Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading.
  • Experience designing and implementing user interfaces.

About the Company

Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

Metron is a scientific consulting firm that develops highly specialized software for defense and national security. Its work centers on turning complex data into actionable decisions, with projects ranging from submarine tracking and mine warfare to autonomous systems for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and search-and-rescue software used by the U.S. Coast Guard. The company applies advanced mathematics and data analysis to high-stakes, real-world problems, often supporting government agencies and defense programs such as DARPA. Metron differentiates itself through a long history of solving difficult, mission-critical data challenges, a track record of software that has become fielded on submarines and in maritime operations, and a focus on autonomous capability development, all while remaining employee-owned. Its goal is to help defense customers understand and act on complex data to improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in naval and maritime operations.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$33.7M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1982

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