User Experience (UX) Designer Job at Jacobs in United

Job Description - User Experience (UX) Designer (ADV000CGB)

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

The Amentum JETS II contract seeks to fill a temporary User Experience (UX) Designer position in the NASA Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division, as part of the Amentum Science and Exploration Department (SED). The position will work with planetary scientists, software developers, data scientists, senior designer, and other aerospace professionals in Houston, TX at NASA Johnson Space Center. This position is offered hybrid in Houston, TX with in-person onsite required as scheduled.

Please note this position is temporary position until Sept. 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small development team environment alongside NASA scientists, engineers, flight controllers, and other professionals to design web prototype interfaces for science data sets from NASA's International Space Station and Artemis missions.
• Design feature enhancements to core products in the EVA Mission System Software portfolio.
• Develop science data visualization designs, graphic designs, and communications products for exploration science projects and mission data.
• Assist with science mission operations, communications, and team coordination for Artemis mission simulations and real time operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and normally possess 3 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s in Communications, Multimedia, Infomatics, or Industrial Design.
• 0-5 years of work experience.
• Experience with industry standard design tools.
• Perform other duties as required.

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Essential Functions

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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