What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX & Frontend Engineer position at Auria?
Auria is seeking a Cross-Functional UI/UX & Frontend Engineer to support the Enterprise Management & Control (EM&C) system, a mission-critical program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Enterprise. In this role, you will drive the user-centered design process from concept through development, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, system engineers, and end users to ensure intuitive and mission-optimized user experiences.
The primary work location is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Essential Functions:
- Contribute to the user-centered design process for secure, web-based applications.
- Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to validate designs.
- Create wireframes, mockups, interactive prototypes, and polished UI deliverables using tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
- Translate design concepts into responsive, accessible Angular components using TypeScript, HTML5, and SCSS/CSS3.
- Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and testers to ensure consistent and functional implementation.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, demos, and design reviews.
- Assist in frontend testing, debugging, and integration with RESTful APIs.
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
- Engineer Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 7 years of relevant experience, Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- 3 years of UI/UX design experience, including a portfolio of complete design-to-implementation projects.
- Experience developing frontend interfaces in Angular.
- Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch.
- Understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility best practices.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional Agile teams.
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git), task management tools (e.g., Jira), and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Angular Material, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with responsive design frameworks such as Angular Material, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with SATCOM, C2ISR, or similar DoD programs.
- Security certification or equivalent DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- Exposure to DevSecOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience supporting user design reviews, demos, and usability audits.
Pay Range: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($94,000 - $115,000).
About Auria
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:
- Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
- Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
- 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
- Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
- Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
- Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
- No-cost life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Salary : $94,000 - $115,000
