Full Stack Developer at Aerospace

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have joined forces to establish Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform dedicated to delivering mission-critical technologies, technology-enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other national security organizations.

Supported by Falfurrias Management Partners, Aether Aerospace combines extensive expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force programs, alongside digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The organization brings together multiple businesses under one aerospace and defense technology enterprise, positioning itself for sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

JOB OVERVIEW

Aerospace is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer III to design, develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and services within a LEMP Stack environment, incorporating Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and PHP.

In this position, you will gather and document business requirements, develop new features, improve existing applications, and ensure that all solutions meet established coding, security, performance, and compliance standards.

You will also troubleshoot technical issues, optimize application performance, and collaborate with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions.

The role involves working with technologies including ASP.NET MVC, Web API, LINQ, object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, ReactJS, Bootstrap 3, and Google Maps while following modern agile software development practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain web services and APIs to support system integration.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from customers and internal stakeholders.
• Build, implement, and enhance applications using LEMP Stack technologies.
• Maintain and improve software functionality while ensuring compliance with coding, security, and quality standards.
• Work closely with customers, departments, and project stakeholders to resolve development and implementation challenges.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Develop scalable applications using ASP.NET MVC, Web API, LINQ, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Create responsive front-end features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Bootstrap 3.
• Manage source code using SVN and follow established agile development practices.
• Write unit tests, refactor existing code, and optimize database queries for relational database systems.
• Maintain documentation for internal tools, development processes, and technical best practices.
• Provide technical support for program operations and initiatives focused on improving productivity, processes, and service quality.
• Accurately complete and record all scheduled working hours.
• Identify potential business development and growth opportunities within your area of responsibility and communicate them to leadership.
• Participate in organizational growth initiatives when required.
• Ensure contractual deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain an individual Professional Development Plan (PDP) and participate in staff meetings and Storytime sessions with cameras enabled.
• Establish and maintain productive, professional relationships with clients.
• Fulfill assigned contractual responsibilities in accordance with applicable labor categories and contract requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.

Strong full-stack development experience, particularly with PHP, JavaScript, and relational databases.

Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and solve complex technical problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with development frameworks and libraries such as Laravel, ReactJS, and Bootstrap 3.
• Knowledge of application performance optimization, usability, software testing, and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and scalable web application architectures.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and agentic workflows, including coding agents, MCP integrations, automated testing, and technical documentation, while maintaining human oversight and configuration control.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $122,032 – $188,436

Final compensation will depend on several factors, including applicable federal government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant professional experience, technical skills, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Aether Aerospace offers employees a flexible working environment designed to support a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal commitments.

Additional benefits include competitive compensation, professional development and learning opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package covering:

• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Benefits designed to support employees and their families.