UI/UX & Frontend Developer

About the position

Auria is seeking a Cross-Functional UI/UX & Frontend Developer 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!