[Remote] Front-End UI/UX Engineer (Ground Software)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Relative Dynamics Inc. is a company focused on advancing the new space era through engineering models and technology development. They are seeking a Front-End UI/UX Engineer to build mission-operations interfaces for spacecraft and launch vehicles, ensuring usability and clarity in user workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop modern, responsive, and polished mission-operations UIs using React, Redux, TypeScript, and related technologies
• Translate operator workflows and abstract requirements into user flows, wireframes, and intuitive UI behaviors
• Collaborate with mission operators, GNC/FSW engineers, and systems engineers to understand operational use cases and constraints
• Implement interfaces for telemetry visualization, command authoring, system health monitoring, timelines, alerts, and real-time data displays
• Ensure that UI components are reusable, maintainable, well-tested, and optimized for real-time or high-volume data
• Refine the visual and interaction design of critical workflows—even in the absence of a formal design system
• Conduct lightweight user testing and incorporate operator feedback into UI and workflow improvements
• Work closely with backend and DevOps teams to integrate with APIs, WebSockets, and streaming data sources
• Participate in code reviews, front-end architecture discussions, and continuous improvement of UI development practices

Skills

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience developing front-end web applications
• Strong proficiency in React, Redux (or other state management), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Ability to design UI workflows and produce wireframes or prototypes when needed
• Experience building user interfaces for complex, data-dense, or real-time systems
• Demonstrated understanding of interaction design principles and how they influence implementation choices
• Experience collaborating directly with users or operators to gather feedback and refine UI behavior
• Familiarity with front-end testing, performance optimization, and modern build toolchains
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a cross-disciplinary environment
• MS in Computer Science, HCI, Design Engineering, or related field
• Experience designing or implementing operational interfaces for aerospace, robotics, industrial systems, or other safety-critical domains
• Knowledge of real-time visualization libraries or telemetry display patterns
• Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time streaming frameworks
• Exposure to usability testing methods and heuristics
• Comfort with light visual design work in tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Prior experience building tools for mission operations or control centers

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401k with company match
• Employee referral program
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

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