UI/UX Designer & Developer
Job Description
UI/UX Designer & Developer role in The Aerospace Corporation's Engineering Applications Department, onsite in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities
- Build responsive, accessible, high-performance front-end interfaces with exceptional attention to detail
- Develop and implement intuitive user experiences for advanced visualization products to enhance data analysis and decision-making processes
- Partner with developers, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to align vision and deliver cohesive solutions
- Foster innovation by staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related STEM discipline
- At least 2 years of experience in frontend development
- Proficiency in TypeScript and modern web frontend frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Demonstrated ability in user research, usability testing, rapid prototyping, and accessibility
- Proven ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- 4+ years of experience frontend development
- Proven experience in architecting visualization software solutions
- Leading team discussions and code collaboration to promote continuous progress
- Participating in client, industry, and end-user discussions to help provide technical viewpoint on the application
- Experience leading an Agile development team using Atlassian tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SourceTree, etc.)
Technologies
- TypeScript
- React
- Angular
- Vue
- Blender
- Maya
- 3DS Max
- JIRA
- Confluence
- BitBucket
- SourceTree
- elastic compute clouds
- containerization
- microservices
- real-time operating systems
- advanced visualization frameworks
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Work Model
- This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, which requires 100% onsite work
How You Can Stand Out
- Master's or Ph.D. in HCI, Computer Science, Design, or Human Factors
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools and methodologies
- Proficiency with Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, or equivalent modeling tools
Leadership Competencies
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
- During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits
Equal Opportunity Commitment
- The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disabilit
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