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Front End Engineer - Defense Technology

Confidential company · Berlin · Posted May 28, 2026

Public summary

Join a pioneering defense technology company developing cutting-edge unmanned systems to support NATO Allies. The role focuses on building state-of-the-art front end mission management software using native web technologies in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have expertise in TypeScript, native Web Components, and a pragmatic, collaborative approach to software development. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Location and work setup

Location
Berlin
Remote status
On-site
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Build intuitive, reliable user interfaces for complex mission management software using native Web Components without heavy frameworks. Rapidly prototype and refine features from R&D into production-grade systems. Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to deliver robust software. Address complex rendering and telemetry challenges under real-world operational constraints. Contribute to the technical roadmap and frontend engineering leadership as the team scales.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Expert knowledge of vanilla TypeScript/JavaScript and native Web Platform technologies (DOM API, Event Loop, Performance Profiling). Experience or strong interest in scalable UI architectures built with native Web Components without reliance on frameworks like React or Angular. Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset for a startup environment. Proven problem-solving skills and disciplined coding for transitioning prototypes into reliable production software. Ability to travel as needed. German language skills are a plus but not required. Security clearance eligibility necessary.

Skills

TypeScript JavaScript Native Web Components DOM API Performance Profiling UI Architecture Prototyping Troubleshooting WebSockets WebRTC Real-time Data Streaming Telemetry Data Handling Map and Canvas Rendering