Spear AI
defense contracting
ForwardDeployedFull-StackEngineer(Keyport,WA/Senior)
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“Forward Deployed Full-Stack Engineer (Keyport, WA / Senior) at Spear AI. Skills: Full-Stack Engineering, TypeScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes. Build out application components and pages. Implement historical and real-time data feeds using WebGPU”
What You'll Achieve.
Make the mission succeed; Deliver cutting-edge solutions; Advance capabilities that keep the nation safe and secure; Impact warfighter capabilities and mission success; Ship products that are deployed to U. S. submarines; Integrate with sonobuoys
Industry & Context.
Solving hard problems in the field
Active U. S. Secret clearance, On-site work with customers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Secret Clearance, Expertise in TypeScript, Expertise in CSS, such as TailwindCSS, Experience with React and frontend frameworks such as Next. js, Experience with Node. js, GraphQL, and REST APIs, Proficiency with SQL/PostgreSQL, Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, Knowledge of Python
Nice to Have
Experience with IoT devices and sensors, Digital signal processing experience, Geospatial analysis and GIS experience, Familiar with working in monorepos
What You'll Do.
Build out application components and pages
Implement historical and real-time data feeds using WebGPU
Design and develop data models using Postgres and Apache Iceberg
Modify real-time data pipelines using MQTT and Redpanda
Modify offline data pipelines using Dagster for batch processing
Modify and integrate machine learning models or other algorithms into the application
Improve local development and CI/CD using modern tooling and GitHub Actions
Write code on-site with customers
Integrate systems on-site with customers
Solve hard problems in the field
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate directly with leadership; Work alongside talented professionals; Collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Break down a concept for a specific audience; Make concepts click with an audience
Full Job Description
We’re seeking a skilled Forward Deployed Full-Stack Engineer to build the next-generation data management and artificial intelligence platform for maritime domain awareness. As a forward-deployed engineer, you’ll work on-site with customers — writing code, integrating systems, and solving hard problems in the field. You’re part engineer, part technical advisor, and wholly accountable for making the mission succeed. The position requires an active U.S. Secret clearance. Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. As we expand, we’re building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work. We operate with a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member to make an impact, collaborate directly with leadership, and contribute to projects that matter. Whether you’re joining our Hardware, Software, or Services division, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence and advancing the capabilities that keep our nation safe and secure. Spear AI builds sonobuoy sensors that are deployed into the water and collect edge data. We also work with the U.S. Navy to collect and process their SONAR data. You’ll have an opportunity to work on real-world projects that directly impact warfighter capabilities and mission success. WHAT YOU’LL DO We’re a small team wearing many hats, and you’d have a wide variety of responsibilities that include: - Build out application components and pages. - Implement historical and real-time data feeds using WebGPU. - Design and develop data models using Postgres and Apache Iceberg. - Modify real-time data pipelines using MQTT and Redpanda. - Modify offline data pipelines using Dagster for batch processing. - Modify and integrate machine learning models or other algorithms into the application. - Improve local development and CI/CD using modern tooling and GitHub Actions. WHO YOU ARE We’re looking for someone with
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