UX Front-End Software Engineer — Real-Time Defense UI

ipgjobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Defense, a stand-alone business of IPG Photonics, Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineer – UX / Front-End to develop operator dashboards for IPG’s defense‑grade high‑energy laser systems. This role blends UX design with high‑performance C++/Qt development for real‑time control and situational‑awareness interfaces.

The position targets a mid‑level engineer; 3–7 years in front‑end or UX for technical systems, with C++ and C# on Windows and Linux, plus Qt/QML and GPU‑accelerated rendering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in front-end or UX development for technical systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and C# with Qt/QML on Windows and Linux.
• Experience building real-time or data-rich interfaces (telemetry, monitoring, or control).
• UI/UX for camera/video or defense systems with a focus on operator usability.
• Experience with GPU-accelerated rendering (OpenGL).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement intuitive, easy-to-use GUIs in C++/C# and Qt (including QML) for laser command, camera views, diagnostics, and health monitoring.
• Integrate real-time telemetry, video, and safety data into unified, low-latency visual displays.
• Work directly with system operators and test teams to refine workflows, run usability evaluations, and iterate on interface designs.
• Support AR-based visualization for alignment and targeting.
• Apply secure-coding, code-review, and CI practices across the interface codebase.
• Ensure adherence to DFARS cybersecurity and MIL-STD usability standards.

Skills

C++

C#

Qt/QML

UI/UX design

Real-time interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Qt/QML

OpenGL

GStreamer

Job description

IPG Defense, a stand-alone business of IPG Photonics, Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineer – UX / Front-End to develop operator dashboards for IPG’s defense‑grade high‑energy laser systems. This role blends UX design with high‑performance C++/Qt development for real‑time control and situational‑awareness interfaces.

The position targets a mid‑level engineer; 3–7 years in front‑end or UX for technical systems, with C++ and C# on Windows and Linux, plus Qt/QML and GPU‑accelerated rendering