Principal/Sr. Principal SW UI/UX Design Engineer
11 days ago
Colorado Springs
Software UI/UX Design Engineer (Principal / Sr. Principal) Mid–Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | Travel: Yes (10%) | Principal: $90,000 - $115,000 Sr. Principal: $115,000 - $130,000 Support mission-critical space and radar systems—designing and delivering intuitive, high-performance user interfaces that power advanced command, control, and data-driven applications. • Design, develop, and maintain user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) solutions for server-based applications., • Collaborate with cross-functional software and systems engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance front-end applications., • Translate user requirements and design concepts into production-quality code., • Develop and implement responsive, reusable UI components using modern front-end frameworks., • Integrate UI components with backend services using REST APIs and GraphQL., • Manage application state using modern state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API)., • Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to guide development., • Apply human-centered design principles to enhance usability and user satisfaction., • Optimize web application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness., • Design and implement data visualization components using modern libraries., • Support real-time, event-driven UI systems and dynamic data flows., • Collaborate on UI architecture, component libraries, and design system standards., • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of UI/UX processes., • Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience, • Sr. Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience, • Active DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, • Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, • Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks such as React (preferred), Angular, or Vue, • Experience integrating UI with backend services using REST APIs and GraphQL, • Ability to translate design concepts into production-quality code, • Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API, etc.), • Familiarity with component-based architecture and reusable UI design patterns, • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process (research, wireframes, prototypes, production), • Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Lunacy, • Ability to create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups, • Strong understanding of human-centered design principles, • Understanding of client-server architecture, • Experience with real-time data flows and event-driven UI systems, • Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques, • Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, or similar), • Ability to travel as required to support program needs, • Experience developing UI for Command & Control systems, • Experience supporting space, defense, or mission-critical applications, • Experience working with real-time streaming data technologies (WebSockets, Kafka), • Familiarity with authentication and authorization flows (OAuth, JWT), • Experience designing role-based UI/UX systems, • Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook) 35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions. Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours. Benefits include: Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Flexible PTO & Work Schedule Education & Certification Reimbursement Support for Military Leave Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect. Software UI/UX Design Engineer (Principal / Sr. Principal) Mid–Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | Travel: Yes (10%) | Principal: $90,000 - $115,000 Sr. Principal: $115,000 - $130,000 Support mission-critical space and radar systems—designing and delivering intuitive, high-performance user interfaces that power advanced command, control, and data-driven applications. • Design, develop, and maintain user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) solutions for server-based applications., • Collaborate with cross-functional software and systems engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance front-end applications., • Translate user requirements and design concepts into production-quality code., • Develop and implement responsive, reusable UI components using modern front-end frameworks., • Integrate UI components with backend services using REST APIs and GraphQL., • Manage application state using modern state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API)., • Create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to guide development., • Apply human-centered design principles to enhance usability and user satisfaction., • Optimize web application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness., • Design and implement data visualization components using modern libraries., • Support real-time, event-driven UI systems and dynamic data flows., • Collaborate on UI architecture, component libraries, and design system standards., • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of UI/UX processes., • Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience, • Sr. Principal: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience, • Active DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, • Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, • Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks such as React (preferred), Angular, or Vue, • Experience integrating UI with backend services using REST APIs and GraphQL, • Ability to translate design concepts into production-quality code, • Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API, etc.), • Familiarity with component-based architecture and reusable UI design patterns, • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process (research, wireframes, prototypes, production), • Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Lunacy, • Ability to create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups, • Strong understanding of human-centered design principles, • Understanding of client-server architecture, • Experience with real-time data flows and event-driven UI systems, • Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques, • Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, or similar), • Ability to travel as required to support program needs, • Experience developing UI for Command & Control systems, • Experience supporting space, defense, or mission-critical applications, • Experience working with real-time streaming data technologies (WebSockets, Kafka), • Familiarity with authentication and authorization flows (OAuth, JWT), • Experience designing role-based UI/UX systems, • Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook) 35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Employee Advocacy Mission Proven Global Reach Skilled Teams Modern Tools Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions. Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours. Benefits include: Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Flexible PTO & Work Schedule Education & Certification Reimbursement Support for Military Leave Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.