Staff UX Engineer Long Beach, California, United States
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all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.Vast is looking for a
Staff UX Engineer , reporting to the
Director, Ground Segment & Mission Operations,
to build applications and interfaces onboard our Haven-1 spacecraft and in mission operations back on Earth. You are an end to end development unicorn, a self starter who excels at user interface hierarchy, user experience design and can bring designs to life using Figma and React/TypeScript & Storybook. You are a fluent speaker of pixels and pointers. We are looking for a multidisciplinary designer and developer who is up for a challenge and ready to redefine the digital experience in space.This will be a full-time,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.Responsibilities:Design and code intuitive and delightful software user experiences for astronauts, mission operators, and engineersTranslate components designed by our UX designer and you to component libraries you and other engineers can use to build cohesive front-end software more quicklyGather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with engineers and designersIdentify and resolve UX issues early in the software development process saving time and resources laterIllustrate software ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemapsDevelop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how applications function and what they look likeCreate original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholdersIdentify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedbackAdhere to style standards on fonts, colors and imagesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, human centered design, or STEM discipline; OR 7+ years of professional experience as an engineer5+ years of experience in UX/UI development3+ years of experience with a modern frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)1+ years of experience with UI/UX design software (Figma, XD, Sketch/InVisionExperience juggling multiple projects across various disciplinesExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to make independent judgments with limited informationLogical and strategic approach to solving problemsPortfolio of design/dev projectsPreferred Skills & Experience:Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar roleUp-to-date knowledge of design software like Storybook, Illustrator, Photoshop, Maze, Mouseflow, or Microsoft ClarityStrong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholdersComfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic directionAdditional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesWillingness to travel less than 10% of the timeSalary Range: California$185,000 - $225,000 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by
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