Rhombus Power

Rhombus Power is purposefully transforming defense and global security enterprises with Guardian, our Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance.

We provide relevant, actionable, and AI-powered insights at each step in the defense decision-making cycle. Equipped with Guardian's AI-powered tools-- from infrastructure to data to insights -- our clients are able to solve their most complex, interconnected challenges and achieve decision and operational superiority. 

Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.

Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q

See the following articles to learn more about what we do:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/19/ai-artificial-intelligence-national-security-foreign-policy-threats-prediction/

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/air-force/2023/12/new-decision-advantage-tool-will-change-how-air-force-makes-investment-decisions/

Location

Palo Alto, California or Washington, DC

Job Description

Rhombus Power seeks a highly motivated UI/UX Developer to join our fast-growing team that is delivering complex enterprise solutions. 

We’re seeking colleagues that are intrinsically motivated to create positive user experiences and build efficient systems, at speed, for our industry-first, national security related projects. If you enjoy the craft of building rock solid user interfaces and creating meaningful client experiences, then Rhombus is the place. 

Candidates are expected to bring a proven track record of working across teams, rapidly developing, iterating, and delivering UIs that meet the client’s needs for look, feel and interaction, as well as meeting the technical needs for function, efficiency and accessibility for web applications. 

You can expect to work with customer stakeholders, product, engineering, and leadership teams on existing, and future products that are changing the way US policy decisions are being made. Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our cutting edge AI Platform here, with additional insights here

The position requires US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Government Security clearance. It will be based in either Washington, DC (Right on the Yellow Line), or at our HQ in Palo Alto, California.

Responsibilities 

• Work closely product/design team to vet and refine requirements, design concepts and prototypes, then bring those design artifacts to life
• Identify areas for improvement from the code base, to processes. Champion best practices and standards and push for their implementation. 
• Proactively look for ways to improve existing products.
• Contribute to our nascent design system.
• Create and maintain accurate guidelines and repositories of design specifications and components to ensure a cohesive, consistent framework for UI implementations
• Be engaged in helping develop team process and practices

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience as a UI/UX Developer for web applications
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, Javascript and UI Frameworks (React, Angular etc) and familiarity with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind etc)
• Competency in CSS pre-processing. SCSS preferred
• Familiarity with source code version control, preferably Git repos
• Experience contributing to and maintaining design systems, including component documentation
• Demonstrable expertise in UX/UI development for web applications
• Competency with design tools like Figma and xD. 
• An eye for the details understanding of design principles 
• Have a growth mindset and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Web Design, or related fields
• Experience with graphing/charting libraries, HighCharts preferably
• Experience with JS based interactive maps
• Experience with Storybook
• Portfolio, Demos or pet projects to demonstrate your skills
• Active Government security clearance of Secret or higher

Benefits 

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents 
• 401k matching program 
• PTO and Holidays 
• Bonus and other incentive programs
• Access to mental health program
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus 

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. 

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. 

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.