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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Front-End UI/UX Engineer - **Company:** GXM Technologies LLC - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Information Systems, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Software Design Patterns, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Operational Data Store, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, ReactJS, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Figma, Front End Software Development, Cloud Migration, Devsecops - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6074299111bc0dc2 ## About the Role Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Design, or related discipline. * 8+ years of experience in front-end development, UI/UX engineering, user-centered design, or application development environments. * Experience designing and developing modern web-based user interfaces and operational applications. * Experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. * Experience developing dashboards, visualizations, or data-driven user interfaces. * Familiarity with user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and workflow analysis techniques. * Experience working within Agile development environments and cross-functional engineering teams. * Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills., * Experience supporting defense, space, intelligence, or multi-domain operational environments. * Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) systems, Common Operating Pictures (COPs), or mission applications. * Experience developing geospatial, operational visualization, or situational awareness interfaces. * Experience with design systems, Figma, UX research methods, or front-end visualization frameworks. ## Description GXM is seeking a Senior Front-End UI/UX Engineer to join our team to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2), mission systems integration, cloud modernization, and enterprise capability delivery. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing user interfaces supporting operational mission systems and Common Operating Picture (COP) environments. The Senior Front-End UI/UX Engineer will work closely with operators, software engineers, systems engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders to develop intuitive, mission-focused user experiences that improve situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and decision-making. This role requires expertise in front-end engineering, user experience design, data visualization, and human-centered design principles supporting mission-critical operational environments. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs, and achievement of objectives. Responsibilities * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of modern user interfaces supporting mission applications and operational capabilities. * Develop Common Operating Picture (COP) interfaces that provide operators with actionable information, situational awareness, and decision-support capabilities. * Create intuitive visualizations, dashboards, and data presentation approaches that improve mission understanding and operational effectiveness. * Analyze and optimize operator workflows to improve usability, reduce cognitive burden, and enhance mission execution. * Collaborate with operators, mission stakeholders, and engineering teams to gather requirements and translate operational needs into user-centered designs. * Develop reusable front-end components, design patterns, and interface standards supporting consistency across mission applications. * Conduct usability assessments, interface evaluations, and user feedback sessions to improve application performance and user experience. * Support integration of real-time operational data, analytics, and mission services into front-end applications. * Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and DevSecOps teams to ensure successful implementation of interface designs and user experience objectives. * Maintain interface documentation, design artifacts, and user experience recommendations supporting program execution and modernization efforts. ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## Related Articles - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)