Job Description
Job Description
Vitesse Systems is looking for a Full Stack and Systems Engineer to join the team in Webster, Texas! At this location, we are an engineering firm with roots that run deep in the high-tech fields of space and robotics. Our mission is to enable our clients to undergo revolutionary technological change by harnessing the power of robotics, automation, and electrification to usher in the next era of industry.
About Vitesse Systems
Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.
Our Core Values
Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.
Our Benefits
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
- Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
- 401K Employer Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- Generous Referral Program
The Role
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications and systems that support core business operations. In this role, you will work across the entire technology stack—from front-end user interfaces to back-end services and databases—helping deliver reliable, high-performance software.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, architect solutions, and implement features that improve efficiency and user experience. In addition, you will contribute to system design, deployment processes, and long-term technical strategy.
Additionally, you will work alongside internal stakeholders to develop a variety of customized ERP tools to help automate and improve a variety of processes critical to the business. You will take inputs from team members to create these tools, architect a plan, and in some cases manage outside contractors to implement solutions.
The ideal candidate will be a dependable, adaptable, self-starter with attention to detail who is eager to learn new things and enjoys variety in their day-to-day work life.
Key Responsibilities
- Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack web applications
- Build responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces
- Develop scalable back-end APIs, services, and data models
- Troubleshoot and resolve application, system, and integration issues
- Write clean, maintainable code and enforce best practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and system architecture
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements
- Maintain, procure, upgrade, and optimize IT systems, infrastructure, and services
- Manage deployment of applications and services between testing, staging, and production environments
- Assist onsite and remote staff in solving computer issues and network problems
- Maintain IT compliance for industry and government contracts
- Setup systems for new employees and assist with onboarding
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external contractors to help architect and develop custom ERP tools, modules, and applications
- Manage change requests from users for ERP customizations and plan development of new features
- Create documentation and instructions as required to perform upgrades and new software rollouts
- Support company website modifications and maintenance
- Be technically excellent, accountable for your work, and responsible for deadlines
- Constantly strive to improve your own technical skills, company processes, and be willing to both teach and learn from your peers.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- B.S. in computer information systems, computer science, related degree field or 5+ years industry experience as an IT systems administrator or similar position
- 10+ years in full-stack software development
- Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
- Strong experience with back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or similar)
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Solid understanding of relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with application deployment and CI/CD pipelines
- Advanced knowledge and the ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux based systems
- MS Office 365 Suite Administrator (Exchange/Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams)
- Programming experience using Python
- Networking experience in IPv4, switching, routing, and firewalls
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with internal/external customers, vendors, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
- Motivation to learn whatever knowledge you are missing to get the job done right
- Ability to work well on a team, to be deliverable focused, and to take full responsibility for individual tasks which may be open ended
- Odoo module development, customization, and troubleshooting, preferred but not required
- Experience with ERP systems or business process automation tools, preferred but not required
- Knowledge of authentication mechanisms and security best practices, preferred but not required
- Experience with testing frameworks and automated testing, preferred but not required
- Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code, preferred but not required
- UI/UX design awareness and front-end performance optimization, preferred but not required
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and services, preferred but not required
- SQL and relational database design and management, preferred but not required
- JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, preferred but not required
- Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency to comply with ITAR requirements
- Ability to pass a drug screen per Vitesse’s drug testing policy
- Ability to pass a criminal background check per Vitesse’s policy
Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:
- Is not a United States citizen
- Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
- Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.