Staff UX Designer (Onsite in Denver Area)

Job Description

Job Description

Want to work on the apps used for space capabilities and cutting-edge technologies? Yes, we said space!

Rocket Communications is an enterprise UX Design company focused on designing mission-critical applications and systems. We are seeking a Staff UX Designer holding Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility, who possesses the right balance of creativity and analytical skills to help solve some of our nation’s most complex space app user experience challenges.

Whether you call yourself a product designer, interaction designer, UX designer, or something else entirely : if you have the ability to look past the noise and identify core problems, this might be the right fit.

We are a small company, and your work will have a direct impact on the success of our business. Our work can be challenging and complex, but our team is fun, friendly, and supportive.

This is an onsite role in Centennial, CO or Aurora, CO.

Due to our work with the government, we’re seeking a designer with Top Secret clearance & SCI Eligibility.

This position is contingent upon Rocket Communications securing a government contract, with an anticipated start date in late 2025 or early 2026.

About You

• You have 8+ years of UX design experience with a four-year degree, or 12+ years of experience without a degree.
• You are able to implement an end-to-end UX process in a government program environment.
• You have experience in complex app design.
• You are able to produce complex designs in Figma that meet established design system and specification guidelines.
• You have experience working with DoD, Intel and / or Space applications.
• You have the ability to communicate design decisions, and are proficient at delivering design specs that can be understood and executed by developers.
• You have a portfolio or case study examples of your work and can discuss your design process during your interview.
• You are able to build good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• You live in the Denver area and are willing to work onsite daily in Centennial or Aurora, CO.
• You have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Rocket Communications determines the salary range for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor / prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Our base salary offers are mainly determined by levels of experience.

Rocket Benefits

Compensation

Your actual pay for this role will be based on your skills, experience, and location.

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement

Rocket Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on religion, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will work to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need accommodation for the hiring process please apply for the role, then email us your request if selected for an introductory call. The Hiring Team will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

Please note this job posting is not designed to contain every activity, duty, or responsibility that is required of this position.