Junior Frontend Designer & Developer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) Plan with company matching

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Frontend Designer & Developer to craft world-class user experiences for complex space systems. You will build responsive, accessible interfaces and collaborate across teams to deliver cohesive visualization products for critical decision-making.

Must have 2+ years in frontend design/development, proficiency in TypeScript and modern frameworks, and the ability to obtain US government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related STEM discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in frontend design and/or development (post bachelors completed).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Frontend design

TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue

User research

Usability testing

Accessibility

Presenting concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related STEM

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

TypeScript

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Engineering Applications Department (EAD) is seeking a FrontendDesigner & Developer to create world-class user experience for complex space systems.

We develop cutting-edge visualization tools from sophisticated web and desktop applications to immersive experiences, that transform complex engineering data into intuitive interfaces for critical decision-making in civil, commercial, and national security space programs.

ISCD staff leverage cutting-edge information system technologies, including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and advanced visualization frameworks, combined with expertise in software architecture, AI, and cybersecurity to deliver high-performance systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

You will work closely with product experience designers and other engineers to translate customer needs into innovative design solutions.

Work Model - This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What You Need to be Successful – Member of Technical Staff – System Software Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or related STEM discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in frontend design and/or development (post bachelors completed)
• 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.

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
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers and staff
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale design systems
• Previous experience working with aerospace or defense industry clients
• Current DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $86,600.00 - $129,800.00 Pay Basis: Annual

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.
• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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 disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.