UI/UX Engineer for National Security Data Tools

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a UI/UX Engineer to advance modeling and data analysis tools within the ORCA Group. You will bridge creative design with technical execution, shaping user experiences across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a CS degree, 3+ years in UI/UX and front-end dev, strong JavaScript/React skills, and the ability to collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver polished interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in CS or related field and 3+ years in UI/UX and front-end web development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, CSS frameworks, and component-based libraries (like React).
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, including design patterns, polymorphism, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience in software development, user-centered design, and web app projects.
• Strong visual/graphical design skills and ability to create polished graphical user interfaces and visual assets that improve product experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from users and stakeholders.
• Build wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Conceptualize and design the user experience and interactions.
• Develop designs across the entire product lifecycle from discovery to production.
• Write front-end code (HTML, C++/C#, Rust, Python, or React) to bring designs to life.
• Analyze and quantify requirements; update and enhance existing software.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs, and software engineers to define vision, strategy, and backlog.
• Thoroughly test and document software products

Skills

UI/UX design

Front-end development

JavaScript

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related field

Tools

React

CSS frameworks

Design systems

Sketch

InVision

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a UI/UX Engineer to advance modeling and data analysis tools within the ORCA Group. You will bridge creative design with technical execution, shaping user experiences across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a CS degree, 3+ years in UI/UX and front-end dev, strong JavaScript/React skills, and the ability to collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver polished interfaces.