What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Engineer - Ground Software position at Turion Space?
Description
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
You'll shape how operators control spacecraft, how customers interact with our services, and how complex AI and algorithmic systems present their insights. From Mission Control interfaces to customer-facing applications, your designs will directly influence space operations and the future of human-spacecraft interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the UX/UI Design Process
- Own the end-to-end design process from research through implementation
- Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
- Conduct user research with spacecraft operators and customers
- Design systems that work across light/dark modes and varying screen sizes
- Create and maintain our design system
Frontend Implementation
- Translate designs into production-ready React components
- Build and maintain our component library using Storybook
- Implement responsive, accessible interfaces using Tailwind CSS
- Contribute to our shadcn/ui component ecosystem
Testing & Quality
- Write and maintain end-to-end tests using Playwright or Cypress
- Create visual regression tests
- Document component usage and guidelines
- Participate in UX reviews and user testing sessions
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in UX/UI design for complex applications
- Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process
- Experience with Figma or similar design tools
- Basic proficiency with React and modern frontend tooling
- Experience designing for both desktop and mobile interfaces
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Storybook for component documentation
- Tailwind CSS for styling
- shadcn/ui or similar component libraries
- End-to-end testing frameworks (Playwright/Cypress)
- Design systems and pattern libraries
- Figma prototyping and design handoff
- Dark mode interface design
- Data visualization design
- Error prevention in critical systems
- User research and usability testing
- Experience with:
- Mission control or industrial control system interfaces
- Real-time data visualization
- Design for AI/ML interfaces
- Design systems at scale
- Technical writing or documentation
- Motion design and microinteractions
- Interest in space technology and spacecraft operations
- Previous work on safety-critical or high-reliability system
ITAR Requirements:
- This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
