UX Designer & UI Developer

Role Summary:

Quantum Signal AI is looking for a UI & UX Designer interested in working across research, design, prototyping, and implementation. Day to day, you’ll design and develop complex UIs for our forward-looking mobility project portfolio. Applications range from specialized engineering tools like sensor data collection interfaces and calibration frameworks to technology demonstrators for advanced vehicle features that are used by engineers, researchers, and designers at Ford and QSAI. While we don’t make traditional products, you’ll work on a wide range of UIs spanning many technical domains and carry them through the entire design-to-release life cycle.

Location:

We are located in Saline, Michigan. This position is in-person to encourage a culture of collaboration and mentorship.

What You’ll Do:

• Translate concepts and requirements into wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that showcase user flow and visual design
• Implement best practices in UX design to ensure solutions are intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly
• Develop, test, and maintain responsive and performant user experiences using modern front-end technologies
• Work closely with researchers, back-end engineers, and digital artists to integrate front-end components with back-end APIs ensuring cohesive solutions
• Apply strong aesthetic sensibilities to create clean and engaging visual designs that enhance usability and consistency
• Gather and incorporate user feedback into evolving prototypes and internal product development cycles
• Define, develop, and leverage component libraries to accelerate delivery

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong grasp of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and usability best practices
• Ability to analyze, define, and translate complex workflows into intuitive user experiences
• Solid proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and technical concepts clearly
• An eye for detail in both design and code implementation

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with developing complex data handling and engineering tools
• Experience working as part of a full-stack development team
• Knowledge of data visualization principles and libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js)
• Proficiency working with complex APIs and integrating with real-time backend services

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you are excited about this role and think you can bring value to Quantum Signal AI, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Get:

• Annual Bonus based on individual performance
• Immediate health, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous PTO based on years of relevant experience
• Flexible schedule options
• Learning and development assistance
• Ford AZ-Plan vehicle discounts
• A relaxed, fun community and environment in which to solve interesting problems  
• Other perks to fuel creativity such as an on-site gymnasium, free drinks and snacks, and a variety of optional team activities

Candidates for positions with Quantum Signal AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

About QSAI:

Founded in 1999, Quantum Signal grew up developing intelligent algorithms and AI. As our engineering R&D services expanded, we later sharpened our focus on applications and technology related to mobility, sensing, perception, autonomy, and simulation. In 2019 we became Quantum Signal AI, a subsidiary of Ford Motor developing technologies to advance their R&D efforts. We build solutions to enhance the capability, robustness, safety, and acceptance of intelligent ground vehicles in an effort to make transportation more effective and efficient for all.

Our HQ in the historic Union School in Saline, MI is the perfect playground to develop this cutting-edge technology and we’re always looking for smart folks who like new challenges, learning new skills, and technical variety.