Rocket Communications

Want to work on the apps used for space capabilities and cutting-edge technologies? Yes, we said space! Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. We are seeking a Sr. Front End Developer who has an active Secret Clearance to join our team. If you have modern framework experience and a solid understanding of key web application design principles, you might be a great fit in helping us solve some of our nation’s most complex space app user experience challenges. We are a small company dispersed across the U.S. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, and supportive. This is a fully remote role. Due to the nature of our work, this person needs to be a US-citizen, based in the United States, who already has an Active Secret Clearance with the DoD. About You - You are a strong front-end developer with 5+ years experience developing complex, intelligent, and secure web applications with modern web technologies, prioritizing client-side development. - You have experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript ES6+). - You are knowledgeable about modern frameworks such as React, Angular, and/or Vue. - You have experience with or a strong interest in map libraries and data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js). - You understand W3C compliance. - You understand key web application design principles. - You enjoy working closely with both internal and external design teams, enjoy the UI/UX design process, and ensure the feasibility of the design, clarify ambiguous designs, and build reusable code and components. - You have an Active Top Secret Clearance and are eligible for SCI. - You are willing & able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within a year of being hired. - You are willing to work onsite daily in Centennial, CO. - You are a US Citizen who lives in the USA (due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies this is a firm requirement). Bonus Points - Expertise in at least one object-oriented programming language– ideally Go or Java– or Ruby, Python, PHP, or C++ - Understanding of government and enterprise work - Experience in server-side development $104,000 - $151,000 a year The compensation package features an annual revenue bonus, contingent upon the company's financial success for the year. Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience. Rocket Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Dedicated Health Advocate • Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Flexible Time Off • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Annual Professional Development Funds • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts Compensation Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location. Affirmative Action & EEO Statement Rocket Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will work to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need accommodation for the hiring process please apply for the role, then email us your request if selected for an introductory call. The Hiring Team will review your request and respond as soon as possible. Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.

Want to work on the apps used for space capabilities and cutting-edge technologies? Yes, we said space! Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. We are seeking a Front End Developer who has an active Secret Clearance to join our team. If you have modern framework experience and a solid understanding of key web application design principles, you might be a great fit in helping us solve some of our nation’s most complex space app user experience challenges. We are a small company dispersed across the U.S. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, and supportive. This is a fully remote role. Due to the nature of our work, this person needs to be a US-citizen, based in the United States, who already has an Active Secret Clearance with the DoD. About You - You are a strong front-end developer with 3+ years experience developing complex, intelligent, and secure web applications with modern web technologies, prioritizing client-side development. - You have experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, Javascript ES6+). - You are knowledgeable about modern frameworks such as React, Angular, and/or Vue. - You have experience with or a strong interest in map libraries and data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js). - You understand W3C compliance. - You understand key web application design principles. - You enjoy working closely with both internal and external design teams, enjoy the UI/UX design process, and ensure the feasibility of the design, clarify ambiguous designs, and build reusable code and components. - You have an Active Top Secret Clearance and are eligible for SCI. - You are willing & able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within a year of being hired. - You are willing to work onsite daily in Centennial, CO. - You are a US Citizen who lives in the USA (due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies this is a firm requirement). Bonus Points - Expertise in at least one object-oriented programming language– ideally Go or Java– or Ruby, Python, PHP, or C++ - Understanding of government and enterprise work - Experience in server-side development $87,000 - $118,000 a year The compensation package features an annual revenue bonus, contingent upon the company's financial success for the year. Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience. Rocket Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Dedicated Health Advocate • Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Flexible Time Off • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Annual Professional Development Funds • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts Compensation Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location. Affirmative Action & EEO Statement Rocket Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will work to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need accommodation for the hiring process please apply for the role, then email us your request if selected for an introductory call. The Hiring Team will review your request and respond as soon as possible. Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.

We are seeking an experienced freelance Three.js Sr Developer to enhance an existing 3D satellite tracking application, Space ACME. This project involves adding new features like a 2D map view, advanced data visualizations, and UI enhancements to ingest AI-powered predictive data. Key Tasks include: - UI/UX Refinement: Integrating the Astro UX design system and fixing rendering issues. - Data Visualization: Implementing satellite ground traces, visualizing sensor look angles, and creating geographic boundary identification. - 2D Map View: Developing a toggle between 3D globe and 2D flat map projection. - AI Integration: Refining the user interface to support the display of AI-generated data from backend sources. - Standalone Web Component: Refactoring core visualization logic into a reusable web component. Required Skills & Experience - 3D Graphics: Deep proficiency with Three.js. - Web Development: Expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - UI/UX: Experience with UI/UX design systems like Astro UXDS. - APIs & Databases: Advanced experience building authenticated RESTful APIs and database development (PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB). - Web Components: Experience building standalone Web Components (LitElement, Stencil) and using module bundlers (Vite). - AI/Machine Learning: Experience with or knowledge of AI/Machine Learning concepts. - Geospatial Concepts: Knowledge of map projections and geofencing. This is a remote contract role, with project completion upon successful delivery of all features and deployment to a staging environment. Due to our company’s work with local and federal government agencies we can only consider US Citizens based in the United States. If you have experience building complex, intelligent, and secure web applications with modern technologies, and are interested in 3D, AI, and geospatial data, we’d love to see your portfolio.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Want to drive the growth of a UX Design and development company focused on mission-critical applications and systems for the Department of War (DoW)? The Business Development Lead (Defense) is an integral contributor to Rocket’s growth strategy, leading the expansion of the company’s footprint across specific Department of War (DoW) branches. This is a unique role that understands the technical nuances of Rocket’s projects as well as the broader defense environment, using that knowledge to identify and capture new business opportunities. The Business Development Lead will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Programs. They are responsible for: - Building and maintaining positive relationships with large defense primes and government entities. - Steering the pipeline for continued growth. - Ensuring Rocket maximizes the value provided to our defense partners while maintaining a healthy and robust business development pipeline. We are a small but fast-growing company, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of our business and team members. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, supportive, and the work is rewarding. Qualifications - 5+ years of proven business development, account management, or similar sales experience specifically within the defense sector. - Deep domain expertise in the Federal and Dept of War domains, including a state-of-the-market understanding of unique technologies, trends, personnel, and branch-specific technological needs. - Ability to establish and grow strategic relationships with Dept of War program leaders, defense industrial base primes, and other small non-traditional companies. - Exceptional networking skills with the ability to establish trust and new connections within the DoW and industry quickly. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with a high comfort level presenting to high-level stakeholders and public speaking. - Understanding and awareness of emerging trends in UX Design and Development. - Able to attend and network at professional events and meetings to represent Rocket and its services an average of one week per month. - US Citizenship is required; must be able to obtain a DoW Security Clearance. Compensation $97,000 - $141,000 a year. The compensation package features an annual revenue bonus, contingent upon the company's financial success for the year. Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience. Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Dedicated Health Advocate - Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits - 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match - Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Time Off - Paid Holidays - Paid Parental Leave - Annual Professional Development Funds - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Discounts Affirmative Action & EEO Statement Rocket Communications is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.

Want to drive the growth of a UX Design and development company focused on mission-critical applications and systems for the Department of War (DoW)? Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. The Business Development Lead (Defense) is an integral contributor to Rocket’s growth strategy, leading the expansion of the company’s footprint across specific Department of War (DoW) branches. This is a unique role that understands the technical nuances of Rocket’s projects as well as the broader defense environment, using that knowledge to identify and capture new business opportunities. The Business Development Lead will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Programs. They are responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with large defense primes and government entities to steer the pipeline for continued growth, ensuring Rocket maximizes the value provided to our defense partners while maintaining a healthy and robust business development pipeline. We are a small but fast-growing company, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of our business and team members. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, supportive, and the work is rewarding. About You You have 5+ years of proven business development, account management, or similar sales experience specifically within the defense sector. You maintain deep domain expertise in the Federal and Dept of War domains, including a state-of-the-market understanding of unique technologies, trends, personnel, and branch-specific technological needs. You establish and grow strategic relationships with Dept of War program leaders, defense industrial base primes, and other small non-traditional companies. You have exceptional networking skills with the ability to establish trust and new connections within the DoW and industry quickly. Your communication and presentation skills are strong, with a high comfort level presenting to high-level stakeholders and public speaking. You have an understanding and awareness of emerging trends in UX Design and Development in order to forward-think and prepare Rocket to gain more business. You are able to attend and network at professional events and meetings to represent Rocket and its services an average of one week per month. Due to Rocket's work with local and federal government agencies US Citizenship is required- you must be able to obtain a DoW Security Clearance. Rocket Benefits •  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance •  Dedicated Health Advocate •  Employer Sponsored and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits •  401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match •  Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts •  Flexible Time Off •  Paid Holidays •  Paid Parental Leave •  Annual Professional Development Funds •  Employee Assistance Program •  Employee Discounts Compensation Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location. Affirmative Action & EEO Statement Rocket Communications is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.