Senior UI/UX Front-End Engineer – Defense Tech

Pacific DEFENSE Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Pacific Defense Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to design and build mission-critical software for defense applications.

You’ll translate complex workflows into intuitive interfaces and lead front-end development with modern web technologies. The ideal candidate has JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, React/Angular/Vue, Figma, and experience with design systems, accessibility, and data-heavy interfaces.

Qualifications

• Professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on UI/UX design and front-end development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and a modern front-end framework.
• Experience with wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity interface designs using Figma.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive, maintainable UIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX design and front-end development for complex software applications from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with users, stakeholders, and engineering teams to define interface requirements and workflows.
• Develop wireframes, user journeys, mockups, prototypes, and interaction specs.
• Build scalable, responsive interfaces using modern web technologies and reusable components.
• Create clear interfaces for data-rich workflows prioritizing efficiency, accessibility, and performance.
• Work with back-end developers to integrate APIs and data streams.
• Conduct usability evaluations and iterate based on feedback.
• Establish UI patterns and reusable component libraries.
• Troubleshoot interfaces for cross-browser compatibility and performance.
• Communicate design decisions and project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML/CSS

UI/UX design

React/Angular/Vue

Responsive design

Accessibility

Design systems

Data visualization basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/HCI

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Figma

Job description

Pacific Defense Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer with a strong UI/UX focus to design and build mission-critical software for defense applications.

You’ll translate complex workflows into intuitive interfaces and lead front-end development with modern web technologies. The ideal candidate has JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, React/Angular/Vue, Figma, and experience with design systems, accessibility, and data-heavy interfaces.