Staff UX Engineer - Long Beach - Vast

    Vast
    Vast Long Beach

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Staff UX Engineer

    At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.

    Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit.

    Job Description:

    • Design and code intuitive and delightful software user experiences for astronauts, mission operators, and engineers
    • Translate components designed by our UX designer and you to component libraries you and other engineers can use to build cohesive front-end software more quickly
    • Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with engineers and designers
    • Identify and resolve UX issues early in the software development process saving time and resources later
    • Illustrate software ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
    • Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how applications function and what they look like
    • Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables)
    • Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
    • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness)
    • Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
    • Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, human centered design, or STEM discipline; OR 7+ years of professional experience as an engineer
    • 5+ years of experience in UX/UI development
    • 3+ years of experience with a modern frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
    • 1+ years of experience with UI/UX design software (Figma, XD, Sketch/InVision
    • Experience juggling multiple projects across various disciplines
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
    • Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
    • Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
    • Portfolio of design/dev projects

    Preferred Skills & Experience:

    • Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
    • Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Storybook, Illustrator, Photoshop, Maze, Mouseflow, or Microsoft Clarity
    • Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
    • Good time-management skills
    • Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

    Additional Requirements:

    • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
    • Willingness to travel less than 10% of the time

    Compensation and Benefits:

    Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package including base salary, company equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, 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.



  • Vast Long Beach

    Join Our Mission to Conquer Space · Vast is dedicated to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We're building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. · Our initial crewed space habitat ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach, CA

    Join Our Journey to Revolutionize Space Technology · We have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humani ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    Job Title: Structures Engineer · We have two audacious goals at Relativity Space: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humani ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, pa ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    Job Title: Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer · At Relativity Space, we have two ambitious goals: to establish the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both objectives c ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    Job Overview · At Relativity Space, we are driving two ambitious goals: building the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and becoming America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. These objectives are essential to our long-term vision of creating hu ...


  • Vast Long Beach

    Staff Propulsion Engineer · At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. · Vast is see ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach, CA

    Transforming Aerospace Technology · We have two audacious goals at Relativity Space: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. · This journey begins on Earth, where we design, build, ...


  • Vast Long Beach

    Staff Propulsion Engineer · We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. · Responsibilities: · Develop (design, analyze, ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    At Relativity Space, we are driven by two ambitious goals: to establish the next major commercial launch company with Terran R and become the leading force in additive manufacturing innovation across America. Both objectives contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, pa ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    Our mission at Relativity Space is to shape the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing by building a new generation of launch vehicles, starting with our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R. · We're driven by two audacious goals: to become America's ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    At Relativity Space, our audacious goals are to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the ...


  • Vast Long Beach

    Staff Propulsion Responsible Engineer · About Us · Vast is building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial spa ...


  • Relativity Space Long Beach

    **Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Join Our Journey to Mars** · We're on a mission to create humanity's industrial base on Mars, and we need your expertise to get us there. At Relativity Space, our audacious goals are to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran ...

  • Solar Turbines

    Staff Engineer

    1 week ago


    Solar Turbines Gardena

    Career Area: Engineering · Job Description: · At Caterpillar, we are a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. Together, we are bu ...

  • Terran Orbital Corporation

    Staff Engineer

    1 week ago


    Terran Orbital Corporation Irvine

    Be more than a key team member at Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation and space technologies. · About the Job · Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer - Flight Software to join our team. · This role reports to the Software Engineering Manager and involves coll ...

  • Miyamoto International

    Staff Engineer

    1 week ago


    Miyamoto International Los Angeles

    About Miyamoto International · We are a global structural engineering company dedicated to making the world a better, safer place. Our team provides expert services for earthquake and disaster mitigation, response, and reconstruction. · Job Description · We are seeking a highly s ...

  • UpRecruit

    Staff Engineer

    4 days ago


    UpRecruit Burbank

    Job Description: · Staff Engineer · Transform the construction industry with AI-driven solutions by enhancing the speed and accuracy of field operations in the construction and industrial engineering sectors. · Key Responsibilities: · Lead the adoption of best practices across th ...

  • GEI Consultants

    Staff Engineer

    1 week ago


    GEI Consultants Pasadena

    Job Summary · This is a motivated civil engineer role at GEI with advanced education in geotechnical engineering (preferred) to assist with complex and challenging projects at locations in California and throughout the United States. · Responsibilities · Support senior staff on a ...

Jobs
>
Long Beach