Software Engineer (UI/UX)

STC, an Arcfield Company; Home Creek (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

STC, an Arcfield Company, is seeking a UI/UX Software Engineer to design intuitive interfaces for advanced tactical edge systems. You will translate complex PNT, NAVWAR, RF, and health data into clear visualizations for operators under high-pressure conditions.

The role emphasizes cross-platform UI architectures (React/TypeScript, Qt/C++, Android/ATAK plugins), live data streams, MIL-STD-2525 compliance, and user-centric design to minimize cognitive load while meeting military standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in UI/UX software development with data-heavy applications.
• Strong portfolio of responsive frontend work.
• Familiar with modern frontend frameworks and cross-platform UI tools.
• Ability to handle live, high-frequency data streams within a UI.
• Passion for user-centric design and minimal cognitive load.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-2525 symbology and DoD standards.

Responsibilities

• Visualize NAVWAR situational awareness and PNT health in interfaces for operators.
• Build a portable UI framework across devices from tablets to platform displays.
• Ingest high-rate asynchronous data streams in frontend software.
• Adhere to DOD interface standards while delivering modern UX.

Skills

UI/UX design

Frontend development

Data visualization

Low cognitive load design

Live data streams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

PhD in a related technical field

Tools

React/TypeScript

Qt/C++

Android/ATAK plugins

MIL-STD-2525

Job description

Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING (STC), AN ARCFIELD COMPANY Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking a UI/UX Software Engineer to design and develop intuitive, mission-focused user interfaces for advanced tactical edge systems. This role will focus on translating complex PNT, NAVWAR, RF, and system-health data into clear, actionable visualizations that operators can understand quickly in high-pressure environments. The engineer will design modern graphical interfaces that support capabilities such as spoofing and jamming awareness, PACE status and fallback logic, real-time RF spectrum visualization, sensor availability, system alerts, and navigation confidence indicators. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in UI/UX design, front-end software development, human-machine interface design, tactical or defense systems, and cross-platform interface architectures.

• Visualize the Tactical Edge: Design and develop the user interfaces that display NAVWAR situational awareness, PNT health, and system status directly to expeditionary operators
• Build for Portability: Architect a modern, decoupled UI framework (e.g., React/Typescript, Qt/QML, or Android/ATAK plugins) that can be easily ported across various military hardware hosts, ranging from low-power tablets to integrated platform displays
• Ingest Live Data Firehoses: Write the frontend software that efficiently consumes high-rate, asynchronous data streams
• Modernize Military Standards: Implement DOD interface and symbology standards (like MIL-STD-2525) while advocating for and executing a modern, consumer-grade user experience

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 (Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field)
• Experience in UI/UX software development, with a strong portfolio of building responsive, data-heavy applications
• Expertise in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, TypeScript) or cross-platform embedded UI tools (e.g., modern Qt/C++)
• Demonstrated experience handling live, high-frequency data streams within a UI
• Deep passion for user-centric design, specifically minimizing cognitive load for users in high-stress, operational environments
• Familiarity with military UI/UX standards, including MIL-STD-2525 symbology
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $101,657.48 Max: $200,020.88

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.