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Lead UI Software Engineer
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What they do
A User Interface or User Experience (UI / UX) Developer is responsible for developing the code that governs the overall user experience of a website or application, from individual processes within the product, to the overall user journey. Ensuring that the end product creates an intuitive and effective experience for the end user. This may include testing, interaction design, obtaining user stories.
$84,047 / year median in Virginia
-21% projected decline
Job Description
Lead UI Software Engineer (OOJ - 48280) 150000-175000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Sep/15/2026
Job Description We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design. You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers. You'll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems. You'll work alongside Research Scientists and Software Engineers on small, highly collaborative teams, contributing throughout the development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through visualization, implementation, testing, and deployment. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where software, science, and design intersect. Team members have broad ownership and the flexibility to apply their strengths while developing new skills. What You'll Do
Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership
Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS
Experience developing front-end web applications
Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US CITIZENSHIP
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Java or Python
Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
Why This Role If you enjoy solving difficult problems, building polished user experiences, and working alongside people who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology, this role offers the opportunity to have meaningful technical ownership from concept to deployment.
Qualifications:
What You'll Do
Design and develop modern, responsive front-end web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
Create intuitive interfaces for complex scientific and engineering applications
Develop data visualizations and interactive tools that help users understand complex models and results
Collaborate with software engineers and research scientists to translate technical requirements into effective user experiences
Prototype, test, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance, security, and usability
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from early concepts through deployment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
8+ years of relevant UI software development experience along with leadership
Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS
Experience developing front-end web applications
Experience with UI/UX design or a strong understanding of user-centered design principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US CITIZENSHIP
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Java or Python
Experience with Spring Boot, Redux, WebGL, or OpenGL
Experience building interfaces for data-intensive, scientific, or engineering applications
Experience with front-end testing and mocking frameworks
Understanding of REST APIs, back-end development, and relational or document databases
Experience optimizing web applications for performance, responsiveness, and security
ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
Why is This a
Great Opportunity :
We are seeking a talented Lead UI Software Developer with a strong foundation in computer science and an eye for thoughtful UI/UX design. You will lead a team of 5 developers and designers. You'll build sophisticated web applications for simulation and optimization software that models complex physical systems.
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Pay Rate:
150000-175000
Currency Type:
US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No
Location:
Reston, Virginia, USA
Remote Status:
No Remote
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Salary:
150000-175000 / US Dollars
Occupational Categories:
Information Technology/ Computing/ Cyber/ Software
Industry(ies):
Aerospace / Defense