UX Designer for Mission-Critical Space Systems

Blue Origin

Florida

On-site

USD 141,000 - 198,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a UX Technical Designer for the Integrated Ground Systems team to shape mission-critical software monitoring and control of launch vehicles and ground support systems. You will own the end-to-end design, from early user research to pixel-perfect visuals and interactive prototypes in Figma, partnering with engineers to deliver feasible, user-centered solutions.

The role emphasizes human-centered design, accessibility, and design-system improvements, with opportunities to

Qualifications

Portfolio reflecting shipped products, not just concepts.
Bachelor's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or related field, or 5+ years hands-on software Product Designer experience.
Experience delivering high-quality work in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
Experience interacting directly with software engineers and customers.
Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
Excellent communication with the ability to explain design decisions.
U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee or asylum status.

Responsibilities

Frame the problem through discovery using research, data, and collaboration.
Own end-to-end design from user flows to pixel-perfect visuals and interactive prototypes in Figma.
Be the voice of the user by mapping journeys, scenarios, and tasks for the team.
Improve design system quality, accessibility, and foundation for future work.
Partner with engineering to translate user needs into clear specifications and feasible solutions.
Foster humility, trust, and inclusive collaboration within the team.