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Description

GXM is seeking a Senior Front-End UI/UX Engineer to join our team to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2), mission systems integration, cloud modernization, and enterprise capability delivery. 

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing user interfaces supporting operational mission systems and Common Operating Picture (COP) environments. The Senior Front-End UI/UX Engineer will work closely with operators, software engineers, systems engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders to develop intuitive, mission-focused user experiences that improve situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and decision-making.

This role requires expertise in front-end engineering, user experience design, data visualization, and human-centered design principles supporting mission-critical operational environments.

This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs, and achievement of objectives. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of modern user interfaces supporting mission applications and operational capabilities. 
• Develop Common Operating Picture (COP) interfaces that provide operators with actionable information, situational awareness, and decision-support capabilities. 
• Create intuitive visualizations, dashboards, and data presentation approaches that improve mission understanding and operational effectiveness. 
• Analyze and optimize operator workflows to improve usability, reduce cognitive burden, and enhance mission execution. 
• Collaborate with operators, mission stakeholders, and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate operational needs into user-centered designs. 
• Develop reusable front-end components, design patterns, and interface standards supporting consistency across mission applications. 
• Conduct usability assessments, interface evaluations, and user feedback sessions to improve application performance and user experience. 
• Support integration of real-time operational data, analytics, and mission services into front-end applications. 
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and DevSecOps teams to ensure successful implementation of interface designs and user experience objectives. 
• Maintain interface documentation, design artifacts, and user experience recommendations supporting program execution and modernization efforts. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance. 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Design, or related discipline. 
• 8+ years of experience in front-end development, UI/UX engineering, user-centered design, or application development environments. 
• Experience designing and developing modern web-based user interfaces and operational applications. 
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. 
• Experience developing dashboards, visualizations, or data-driven user interfaces. 
• Familiarity with user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and workflow analysis techniques. 
• Experience working within Agile development environments and cross-functional engineering teams. 
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience supporting defense, space, intelligence, or multi-domain operational environments. 
• Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) systems, Common Operating Pictures (COPs), or mission applications. 
• Experience developing geospatial, operational visualization, or situational awareness interfaces. 
• Experience with design systems, Figma, UX research methods, or front-end visualization frameworks. 

$130,000-$170,000 salary + annual bonus eligibility + medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life + 401(k) + PTO 

Equal Employment Opportunity / Legal Disclaimer 

GXM Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. GXM Technologies LLC provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is at-will where permitted by law, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable legal requirements.