UI/UX Engineer

Application Deadline: 6 August 2026 Department: Software Location: Havant Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year Description At LiveLink Aerospace, we thrive on working at the bleeding edge of technology. Based in Hampshire, we create next-generation hardware and software solutions in-house, enabling rapid deployment and adaptability in the aerospace and defence sectors. We pride ourselves on moving quickly, thinking boldly, and turning highly complex data into seamless, mission-critical operational tools. If you want to design and build interfaces that orchestrate airspace, manage autonomous systems, and empower operators with real-time clarity, your story starts here. We are looking for a hybrid UX/UI Engineer who sits comfortably at the intersection of human-centered design and front-end engineering. You won’t just be drawing pretty wireframes; you will play a foundational role in prototyping, building, and deploying highly functional interfaces. You will work closely with aerospace engineers, product managers, and software developers to translate complex, high-velocity data (such as radar telemetry, geospatial tracking, and system health metrics) into clean, intuitive, and error-free digital products. Key Responsibilities Bridge Design & Code: Act as the ultimate translator between UX design principles and production-ready front-end code. Prototyping & Development: Build rapid, interactive prototypes and scale them into reusable UI component libraries and design systems (using tools like Figma and coding in React, TypeScript, or modern CSS frameworks). Data Visualisation: Design intuitive layouts for complex data visualization, converting dense technical and geospatial telemetry into digestible, actionable dashboards. User Research & Testing: Gather requirements from internal experts, field operators, and clients. Conduct usability testing on software features to validate workflows and eliminate operational friction. Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed UX designs early in the product lifecycle to ensure smooth development cycles. Maintain Design Systems: Own, expand, and maintain the LiveLink digital design system to ensure aesthetic and functional consistency across all desktop, web, and mobile applications. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise The Hybrid Skill Set: A solid portfolio demonstrating an eye for UI/UX layouts, typography, and hierarchy, backed by strong execution in front-end development. Technical Proficiency: Professional experience with HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript , and modern frontend frameworks (ideally React or TypeScript ). Design Tooling: Fluency in Figma , Adobe Creative Suite, or similar interface design and wireframing tools. Experience with Complexity: Background in designing for complex data-heavy environments (e.g., aerospace, defence, GIS/mapping, fintech, or advanced dashboards) is highly preferred. Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where requirements adapt quickly. Familiarity with Git, version control, and Agile development workflows (Jira/Confluence) is a plus. Communication: Exceptional soft skills with the ability to confidently present design rationale to software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders alike.