Software Engineer – UI/UX – Contract | Full Time ($60-$90)

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February 25, 2026
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Job Description

Company Overview

We are partnering with a cutting-edge engineering organization developing advanced airborne ISR technologies and next-generation defense solutions. The team operates at the forefront of mission-focused software development, delivering complex systems that support critical national security programs. This environment offers engineers the opportunity to work on high-impact applications where usability, performance, and reliability are essential.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Software Engineer II – UI/UX
  • Location: Folsom
  • Employment Type: Contract / Full Time
  • Compensation: $60 – $90 per hour
  • Experience Required: 2–4 Years
  • Domain: ISR & Advanced Web Applications
  • Travel: Up to 10%
  • Security Requirement: Must be eligible for U.S. Security Clearance

This role focuses on designing and developing intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for mission-critical systems used by analysts and operators.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2–4 years of experience in software engineering or UI/UX development
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Full-stack development experience preferred
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate UX requirements into wireframes, mockups, and functional prototypes
  • Design and build intuitive web applications using modern front-end technologies
  • Apply human factors and usability principles to optimize workflows
  • Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to refine UI direction
  • Develop and enhance features within an existing MERN-based system
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging web technologies
  • Present technical concepts and solutions during internal and customer reviews
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and development cycles
  • Contribute to architectural and technical decision-making

Skills

Programming & Frameworks

  • JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Java
  • React, Node.js, Express, Next.js, Material UI

Visualization & Advanced UI

  • Cesium, Resium, WebGL or WebGPU

Database & APIs

  • MongoDB
  • RESTful APIs

DevOps & Tools

  • Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

Additional Competencies

  • Security and encryption fundamentals
  • UI/UX design principles and human factors
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Collaboration and stakeholder communication