Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Design UI/UX for aerospace/defense apps, collaborating with PMs and engineers.
1 days ago
$103,200 - $154,700
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
Description
research
concept design
design systems
developer collaboration
design leadership
devsecops
You will join innovative projects supporting the U.S. Space Force, leveraging cutting‑edge DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, cloud‑native architectures, and advanced automation tools. The collaborative, Agile environment encourages rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and cross‑functional teamwork, allowing you to make a tangible impact on national defense and space technology.
- Conduct research to identify design opportunities.
- Generate multiple design concepts, assess benefits and risks, and select optimal solutions.
- Communicate designs to users, stakeholders, and developers; maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
- Collaborate with developers throughout implementation to ensure the final product aligns with the intended vision.
- Lead the team in visual direction and enforce consistent design standards.
Requirements
secret clearance
bs it
ui/ux
figma
agile
html5
The position is remote but requires residency in Colorado Springs, CO, with minimal travel and standard working hours. An active U.S. government Secret clearance (with eligibility for SCI/SI/TK) is required, reflecting the mission‑critical nature of the work.
- Hold an active U.S. Secret clearance (eligible for SCI/SI/TK) and reside in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Possess a BS in IT or related field and at least 2 years of UI/UX experience designing web and mobile applications.
- Proficient with prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure) and design collaboration platforms (Abstract, Zeplin, Storybook).
- Experienced in Agile environments and responsive design using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Bootstrap, and REST APIs.
- Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills; portfolio demonstrating impact.
- Desired: background in aerospace/defense or related industries and experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Python).
- Desired: experience identifying and building KPIs to support data‑driven decision making.
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $103,200 to $154,700 for Colorado Springs applicants, with potential bonuses, sign‑on incentives, and other discretionary payments based on experience and internal parity. Additional benefits may include relocation assistance and performance‑based incentives.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must hold an active u.s. government secret security clearance and be eligible for sci/si/tk.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
Culture + Values
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Environment + Sustainability
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
Inclusion & Diversity
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.