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Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack

STR · San Diego, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $175,000 - $240,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

As a Lead Mission Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software solutions for national security missions, collaborating closely with military and government customers. Your role involves leading engineering teams, managing customer relationships, and ensuring high-quality software delivery, while also integrating systems and building user-centric applications. You will also be responsible for field testing and deploying software in secure environments, with some travel required.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret level with SCI Eligibility
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience
  • Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
  • Strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
  • Experience in product discovery best practices
  • Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
  • Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning and large force battle monitoring
  • Willingness to relocate to specified locations

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000

Worth weighing

  • Role involves travel to customer sites, averaging one week per month
  • Work is focused on high-security environments, which may involve unique challenges
  • The position requires a strong focus on user-centric design and performance under load

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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