UI/UX & Visualization Lead Developer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of Mission Systems and Flight Operations Engineers, you will work closely with space vehicle and ground subsystem teams, leading and performing tasks throughout the full system lifecycle. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the mission operations concept, mission analysis and planning, flight planning, ground data systems, and tools used to operate advanced spaceflight vehicles.

You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities:

• Craft intuitive UI/UX interfaces for mission control tools (i.e., Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Communications Management, Anomaly Resolution), prioritizing effective visualization and interactive experiences.
• Develop dynamic 3D models and visualizations of in-space assets to support situational awareness, operator training, mission rehearsals, and software validation.
• Adopt UI/UX and data visualization practices to enhance real-time operational decision-making and improve response efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to incorporate simulations into the broader ground system infrastructure seamlessly.
• Design and architect user-centered, intuitive flight operations tools, including operator console tools, handover tools, operator logs, and Contingency Action Requests (CARs) systems.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment to gather requirements and seamlessly integrate the tools with existing ground system infrastructure.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle of the tools, from conception through deployment, including testing and validation.
• Collaborate with flight controllers, engineers, and various stakeholders to identify enhancements and streamline operational workflows.
• Provide documentation, training, and support for end-users of the Mission Control Systems tools.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, or a related technical field with a focus on UI and software development.
• Hands-on experience in UI development with specialized skills in creating data visualizations and simulations.
• 10+ years experience in one or more of the following: Strong command of one or more front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5), plus visualization tools and libraries (e.g., D3.js, WebGL, Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Working knowledge of software development for real-time simulation and virtual environments.
• Passion for aesthetics, human factors, usability with attention to detail in user interface design.
• Proven experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing solutions in high-complexity environments.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey design concepts and interact with a diverse technical team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Desired:

• Background in creating UI and visualization for aerospace, defense, or other high-compliance industries, with an emphasis on simulated environments.
• Experience with full-stack development, including knowledge of server-side languages, Python, Ruby, or Java and familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with operator tooling for spacecraft subsystem management.
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