Lead UI Engineer for Scientific Simulation & Visualization

The Ed Wallach Search Group

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group in Reston, VA is seeking a Lead UI Software Developer to guide a team of 5 developers and designers building web apps for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.

You will work with research scientists and software engineers across the lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment—delivering polished user experiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
8+ years of UI software development experience with leadership.
Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
Experience developing front-end web applications.
Experience with UI/UX design or user-centered design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications.
Develop data visualizations and interactive tools to help users understand models and results.
Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate requirements into user experiences.
Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability.
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.