UX Technical Designer III

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As a UX Technical Designer on the Integrated Ground Systems (IGS) team, you will design the mission critical software that monitors and controls our launch vehicles and ground support systems. As part of a passionate, and highly collaborative team, you will shape the user experience for the mission operators and engineers who make spaceflight possible. 
Our team operates on the core belief: Human-Centered Design is essential to building safe, reliable, and efficient systems. This is a unique opportunity to see your work have a tangible impact on the future of spaceflight.

 

Responsibilities

• Frame the Problem, Not Just the Solution: Don’t just execute on feature requests. You own the critical "discovery" phase, using research, data, and deep collaboration to define the right problems to solve on behalf of the mission.

• Own the End-to-End Design Process: Move from ambiguity to clarity by designing the complete user experience. You will drive the process from initial user flows and wireframes to deliver pixel-perfect visual designs and interactive prototypes in Figma.

• Be the Voice of the User: Embody a deep sense of empathy for our operators. You will engage them directly to understand their world, workflows, and pain points, translating that insight into artifacts including user journeys, scenarios, and task analyses to serve as the team's guide.

• Build a Stronger Foundation: A primary mission of this role is to improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of our software. A key part of this effort is actively working to resolve design debt, strengthen and improve our design system and create scalable foundation for future work.

• Partner with Engineering: Act as a dedicated design partner for developers. You will be responsible for translating user needs into clear design specifications, understanding technical constraints, and ensuring the final product is implemented with exceptional attention to detail.

• Cultivate a Culture of Humility: Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. You will know how to give and receive sharp, kind feedback to make the entire team better.

 

Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• A strong portfolio is required. Your portfolio reflects shipped products, not just concept work.

• Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or a related field, or equivalent years (5+ years) of hands-on experience as a software Product Designer.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving, highly collaborative team environment.

• Experience interacting directly with software engineers and customers

• High proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate the rationale behind your design decisions.

• 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 Qualifications

• Experience designing for complex, technical, or data-dense applications (e.g., desktop, enterprise).

• Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical).

• Experience building or contributing to a robust design system.

• Knowledge of and experience upholding accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Experience with leveraging AI design tools.

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum practices.
• Experience with Git, Qt/QML or code authoring test and integration purposes is a strong plus.

 

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $141,162.00 - $197,626.80

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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