Software Engineer – UI​/UX

Position

Software Engineer II – UI/UX (ISR & Advanced Web Applications) – Folsom, CA.

We are partnering with a cutting‑edge engineering organization developing advanced airborne ISR technologies and next‑generation defense solutions. This team operates at the forefront of mission‑focused software development, working on complex systems that support critical national security programs.

This role sits at the intersection of user experience, human factors, and modern web application engineering. The incumbent will design and build intuitive, high‑performance interfaces that enable analysts and operators to interact efficiently with mission‑critical systems.

Collaboration with systems engineers, senior technical leaders, and program stakeholders will transform user requirements into elegant, usable, and scalable applications.

• Translate UX requirements into wireframes, mockups, and working prototypes
• Design intuitive web‑based applications using modern front‑end frameworks
• Apply human factors principles to optimize workflow efficiency and usability
• Work closely with senior engineers and customers to refine UI direction
• Develop and enhance features within an existing MERN‑based system
• Evaluate and integrate emerging web technologies
• Present designs and technical solutions in customer and internal reviews
• Contribute to agile software development cycles
• Make informed technical decisions that shape product direction

Experience

• 2–4 years in a similar software engineering role
• Experience working in Agile development teams
• Full‑stack web application experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Languages:
  
  JavaScript, Type Script, HTML/CSS, Java
• Frameworks:
  React, Node, Express, Next.js, Material UI
• 3D/Visualization:
  Cesium, Resium, WebGL or WebGPU
• Databases:
  MongoDB
• Dev Ops & Tooling:
  Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of security and encryption principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting technical material to stakeholders
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative, engineering‑led organization where your UI/UX decisions directly impact mission‑critical systems. The team values technical curiosity, innovation, and ownership, and you’ll have exposure to senior technical leadership from day one.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, applying human factors to real‑world defense applications, and building high‑performance web systems in a secure environment, this is a strong opportunity to grow.