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Beacon AI is building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. The company is backed by top investors, has secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts, and partners with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. The team operates without silos or heavy processes, with small focused teams owning what they build and shipping quickly.
As a Frontend Web App Engineer, you will design and implement React-based features for web applications that work with real-time and historical aviation data. You'll integrate, process, and visualize data from multiple sources, including live streams and archived datasets. You'll collaborate closely with backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers on feature design and implementation. You'll contribute to code reviews, follow established frontend best practices and architectural patterns, and help ensure frontend systems are reliable and maintainable through testing and documentation. You'll also contribute to reusable components and shared frontend libraries.
This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, requiring 3+ days per week onsite with the option to work remotely on remaining days.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of experience building user-facing web applications, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework
- Experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, state management, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS)
- Familiarity with asynchronous frontend patterns and working with APIs or data streams
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
- Attention to code quality, performance, and maintainability
BONUS:
- Passion for aviation and desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety
- Experience with mapping or geospatial tools such as Mapbox or Cesium
- Exposure to live data or video streaming concepts
Note: Due to U.S. export control regulations, only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) can be hired. No visa sponsorship or support for visa transfers available. All work must be performed in the United States.
