User Experience (UX) Designer Job at Amentum in Houston

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.

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 intern 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.

Key Responsibilities :

Work in a small development team environment alongside NASA scientists, engineers, flight controllers, and other professionals to develop web interfaces for science data sets from NASA's International Space Station and Artemis missions

Code, build, test, and deploy feature enhancements to core products in the EVA Mission System Software portfolio

Develop science data visualization designs, graphic designs, and applications for exploration science and mission data

Assist in communicating science mission requirements to a range of mission engineering develop projects and organizations

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.

Requisition Preferences :

Current student or recent graduate with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human Computer interaction, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience with industry standard design tools

Why Join Our Team?

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9 / 80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

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

Essential Requirements :

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.

Work Environment : 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.).

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