UI-UX Engineer

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave starting at 23 days

Health benefits including disability and life insurance

401(k) with a company match

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is looking for a UI/UX Engineer to transform user research into visually appealing product experiences. This hybrid position involves UX design and light front-end engineering to enhance Government Condition-Based Maintenance systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years in UI/UX. Responsibilities include creating user flows, collaborating with teams, and maintaining design systems.

The position is located in Philadelphia, offering a competitive salary and benefits like paid annual leave and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in UI/UX, Product Design, or UX Engineering.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX flows and product work.
• Ability to conduct UX research and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Translate user research into wireframes and UI designs.
• Collaborate with engineers for cohesive product solutions.
• Support usability testing and maintain design systems.

Skills

UI/UX design

Front-end development tools

Collaboration and presentation skills

Big-data analysis

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Figma

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Git

Job description

Description

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $115,000 per year. Compensation is based on education, experience, skills, market factors, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave (PAL) starting at 23 days per year, increasing by one day per year after each full calendar year of employment.
• Health benefits with automatic enrollment in employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Eligibility for the Delphinus Engineering 401(k) with a company match of 25% up to 10% deferred.

General Summary

The User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Engineer (UX Designer) role translates user research into visually compelling, highly usable product experiences. This hybrid position blends UX design expertise with light front‑end engineering to create user‑centered improvements for Government Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) systems.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Turn research insights into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs.
• Architect intuitive end‑to‑end workflows and interaction patterns.
• Make targeted front‑end updates/recommendations to refine usability.
• Collaborate with lead system engineers, UI/UX researchers, and engineers to deliver cohesive product solutions.
• Support usability testing, design validation, and continuous iteration processes.
• Maintain design systems and contribute scalable UI components.
• Communicate design rationale clearly and persuasively.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of experience managing Windows and Unix operating systems, including development, updates, or testing of computer software.
• Experience identifying trends and problems through complex big‑data analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of naval shipboard hull, mechanical, and electrical systems preferred.

Special Requirements

• Successful applicants must have an active government security clearance or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance.
• Must have a valid U.S. passport or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance.
• Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire.
• Certifications such as CCNA‑Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP are preferred.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years in UI/UX, Product Design, or UX Engineering.
• Portfolio showcasing research translation, UX flows, and deployed product work.
• Strong command of wireframe and high‑fidelity UI tools (e.g., Figma).
• Ability to convert research findings into actionable design improvements.
• Working knowledge of front‑end development tools (HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript).
• Understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards.
• Strong collaboration and presentation skills.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Motion/micro‑interaction design experience.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and engineering workflow collaboration.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to inform design decisions.
• Experience in technical, enterprise, or data‑heavy product environments.
• Ability to conduct lightweight UX research to understand user needs outside formal projects.

Req Number ENG-25-00033

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.