Senior UX/UI Engineer & Product Owner

Trabus Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Trabus Technologies in San Diego, CA, searches for a Senior UX/UI Engineer with Product Owner and project management experience to drive product strategy end-to-end for data-intensive, AI/ML-enabled Navy programs. This senior role blends hands-on frontend work with roadmap ownership and stakeholder leadership.

You will lead backlogs, manage multiple concurrent efforts, mentor engineers, and design systems using React, Vue, or Angular while collaborating with backend teams to deliver integrated

Qualifications

• 5+ years frontend experience with React/Vue/Angular.
• 3+ years in Product Owner/PM or similar leadership role.
• Ability to translate user research into product strategy and design/code changes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and backlog management, including with government customers.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript (5+ years).
• Experience consuming RESTful/GraphQL APIs and frontend-data integration.
• Familiar with CI/CD workflows and Git-based version control.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog; write user stories and acceptance criteria with engineering leads and government stakeholders.
• Lead requirements gathering, roadmap planning, and sprint execution across multiple efforts as Product Owner/PM for design and frontend.
• Facilitate Agile activities: sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives; manage schedules and risk.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive frontend interfaces using React, Vue, or Angular.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder feedback to drive UI/UX improvements.
• Translate feedback/wireframes into production-ready frontend code and product requirements.
• Serve as liaison between design/engineering and government stakeholders; translate requirements into roadmaps.
• Mentor junior UI/UX and frontend engineers; provide design direction.
• Develop and maintain component libraries and design systems for UI consistency.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and present data effectively.

Skills

Frontend development (React/Vue/Angu​l

Product Owner / Project Manager

Agile/Scrum

UI/UX collaboration

RESTful/GraphQL APIs

CI/CD & Git

HTML5/CSS3/JS/TS

Stakeholder communication

DoD clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

Senior UX/UI Engineer & Product Owner

Position: Senior UX/UI Engineer & Product Owner
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid (San Diego, CA)
Compensation: $112,000 - $185,000
Clearance Level: Secret

ABOUT TRABUS

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) is a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) headquartered in San Diego, providing advanced wireless technology solutions, cybersecurity expertise, and artificial intelligence capabilities to federal and commercial clients since 2010. Our diverse technical strengths span emerging wireless innovations and engineering support to the armed services.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list over the years, TRABUS is a dynamic, forward-leaning organization committed to solving real-world challenges and delivering mission-ready solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.

POSITION SUMMARY

TRABUS has an opportunity for a Senior UX/UI Engineer with Product Owner and project management experience. We are seeking an experienced design and product leader who can drive product strategy end-to-end, from user research and interface design through backlog management and delivery for data-intensive, AI/ML-enabled applications supporting critical Navy programs.

This is a senior-level role for someone who combines strong hands-on UX/UI expertise with the ability to own a product roadmap, manage stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and prioritize the product backlog; write user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering leads and government stakeholders.
• Lead requirements gathering, roadmap planning, and sprint execution across multiple concurrent efforts, acting as Product Owner/Project Manager for design and frontend initiatives.
• Facilitate Agile activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives, while managing schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible frontend interfaces using modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, and stakeholder feedback sessions to drive iterative UI/UX improvements.
• Translate customer feedback, wireframes, and prototypes into production-ready frontend code and clear product requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between design/engineering teams and government stakeholders, translating mission requirements into product roadmaps.
• Mentor and provide technical and design direction to junior UI/UX and frontend engineers.
• Develop and maintain component libraries and design systems to ensure UI consistency across products.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data presentation across complex, data-intensive applications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in frontend development using frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Project Manager, or similar product/technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience translating user research, customer interviews, or usability feedback into product strategy, roadmaps, and design/code changes.
• Experience managing project schedules, resources, risk, and stakeholder communications, including with government customers.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks and backlog management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with UX/UI design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Experience consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs and integrating backend data into frontend applications.
• Experience using CI/CD workflows and version control via GitHub, GitLab, or similar tools.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain a final DoD-adjudicated Secret Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP, CSPO, or CSM certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting design rationale and roadmaps to non-technical and government stakeholders.
• Experience leading or mentoring cross-functional design and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or similar.
• Experience with cloud-deployed web applications on platforms such as AWS or DigitalOcean.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science/Engineering, Graphic Design, or another STEM- or design-related discipline.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life & AD&D Insurance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws.

Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits.