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Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack

STR · Arlington, VA

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 - Full Stack, you will develop and deploy software solutions for national security missions, focusing on high-security environments. Your role involves leading software teams, managing customer relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. You will collaborate closely with military and government operators to understand their needs and translate them into effective software features, while also engaging in system integration and field testing.

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
  • Ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively

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

  • Travel to customer sites should not exceed one week per month
  • The role requires a strong focus on user-centric design and high-performance applications in complex environments
  • The salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors

Summarised from STR's posting. Read the full original.

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

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