<p></p><p>Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup that is leading the new high-tech sector of autonomous <br>technology for marine vessels. We are passionate about applying practical A.I. to the massive <br>global ocean transportation market. Our products provide ships and workboats the intelligence to <br>work remotely and give maritime operators the tools to effectively communicate with them. <br>Based in Boston and operating globally, the company is crewed by an experienced team of <br>mariners, engineers, coders, and autonomy scientists.<br><br>Sea Machiners get the unique opportunity to work in a very dynamic domain (the ocean world), <br>serve and visit people and places around the planet, and solve challenges not seen in most other <br>robotics sectors.<br><br><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We're looking for a creative, technically skilled <strong>UX Engineer</strong> to help shape how people interact with our autonomous marine technology. You'll play a key role in designing and developing intuitive, efficient, and visually compelling user interfaces that make complex systems easy to understand and operate. </p><p>This role sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and product development. You'll work closely with software engineers, product owners, and end users to turn sophisticated technology into seamless, user-friendly experiences. </p><p>We're a fast-moving team, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable with taking ownership and turning ideas into functional solutions. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li><p>Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for autonomous vessel control, monitoring, and mission management systems. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Translate complex technical requirements and operational workflows into clear, user-friendly experiences. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Collaborate with product owners, software engineers, and stakeholders to define user requirements and improve product usability. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and interactive designs to communicate concepts and validate solutions. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Design and maintain reusable UI components and contribute to a consistent design system across products. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Conduct usability testing and gather feedback from vessel operators, customers, and internal teams to continuously improve the user experience. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Design effective visualizations for real-time data, system status, alerts, and operational information. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensure interfaces support situational awareness, efficient decision-making, and safe system operation. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate user interfaces with system APIs and real-time data streams. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Identify usability challenges and proactively recommend improvements. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Participate in design reviews, software testing, and iterative product development. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><p><strong>Required: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, UX Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience in UX/UI design, front-end development, or a hybrid UX engineering role. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and usability best practices. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to translate complex workflows and technical information into intuitive interfaces. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience integrating front-end applications with APIs and back-end services. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Familiarity with modern, performative front-end software libraries   </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, product, and operations teams. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities. </p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience developing interfaces for robotics, autonomous systems, maritime technology, or industrial control systems. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Familiarity with real-time data visualization, mapping, geospatial interfaces, or telemetry dashboards. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience designing human-machine interfaces (HMI) for mission-critical applications. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p lang="en-us">Proficiency with modern front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as React. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Understanding of human factors, situational awareness, and operator-centered design. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience with real-time communications protocols  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Familiarity with Agile software development practices. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience working directly with end users to evaluate and improve operational workflows. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience with 3D graphics or game development. </p></li></ul>
Application Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in UX/UI design or front-end development. Proficiency in design tools like Figma and modern front-end technologies is essential.