Front-end Software Developer

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
In-Office
90K-190K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Designs and implements modern front-end interfaces for modeling, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and engineering applications. Develops data-intensive dashboards and visualization tools, integrates applications with APIs and messaging systems, and enables engineers and operators to configure systems, control simulations, and interact with physical and simulated hardware. Collaborates with technical teams to translate complex requirements into effective user interfaces while following modern software development, testing, code review, and CI/CD practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Front-end Software Developer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
As a Front-End Software Developer, you'll design and implement user interfaces for engineering, simulation, and test applications. You'll work closely with modeling and simulation engineers, embedded developers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers to translate complex technical workflows into usable software. The ideal candidate combines strong modern front-end development skills with experience integrating applications with real-time data, simulation environments, or HITL systems.
Responsibilities:
Develop modern software interfaces supporting modeling and simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), and advanced engineering environments for critical national security missions. You'll build intuitive applications that allow engineers and operators to configure systems, visualize complex data, control simulations, and interact with physical and simulated hardware.
Qualifications:
Required:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

  • Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3-6 years of related work experience.

  • Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3-6 years of related work experience.

  • Experience developing production-quality front-end applications using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar.

  • Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web application architecture.

  • Experience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs, WebSockets, message-based interfaces, or other backend services.

  • Experience developing data-intensive interfaces, dashboards, visualization tools, or engineering applications.

  • Familiarity with software development practices including Git, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD.

  • Ability to work directly with engineers and technical users to translate complex system requirements into effective user interfaces.

Desired:

  • Experience supporting modeling and simulation (M&S) environments.

  • Experience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or software-in-the-loop (SITL) systems.

  • Experience visualizing or interacting with real-time telemetry, sensor data, system state, or simulation outputs.

  • Familiarity with Python, C++, or other languages commonly used in engineering and simulation environments.

  • Experience with 2D/3D visualization, geospatial interfaces, plotting, or scientific visualization libraries.

  • Familiarity with simulation tools or frameworks such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS 2, Unreal Engine, Unity, Gazebo, or similar.

  • Experience integrating software with unmanned systems, robotics, embedded systems, test equipment, or physical hardware.

  • Experience developing applications for aerospace, defense, autonomy, or other complex engineering environments.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Production-quality front-end application development experience using modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
  • Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, and modern web application architecture
  • Experience integrating front-end applications with REST APIs, WebSockets, message-based interfaces, or other backend services
  • Experience developing data-intensive interfaces, dashboards, visualization tools, or engineering applications
  • Familiarity with Git, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD
  • Ability to work directly with engineers and technical users to translate complex system requirements into effective user interfaces

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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