Mission-Driven UX/UI Engineer (Onsite)

MITRE

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 184,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

MITRE seeks a UX/UI Engineer to design and develop user-centered software for national missions. You will work with engineers, designers, researchers, and sponsors to translate user needs into scalable interfaces, apply usability testing, and contribute to design systems.

The role emphasizes accessibility, collaboration, and ongoing learning within our Software Engineering Innovation Center. The position requires strong frontend skills (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, React/Angular/Vue) and a

Qualifications

Requires 4+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Experience applying modern software engineering practices including Git-based source control, peer code reviews, Agile development methodologies, automated testing, and CI/CD workflows.
Experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and contemporary frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar technologies.
Experience developing accessible web applications that align with WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Demonstrated experience using UX design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent platforms.
Demonstrated portfolio or the ability to showcase your UX design work, demonstrating your creativity and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate, learn, and apply new technologies to solve complex technical challenges.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, design rationale, and implementation approaches to multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
High level desire to help our nation solve its most critical challenges.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with human factors engineers, UX designers, researchers, project leaders, and sponsors to design and develop user-centered software solutions using modern front-end technologies and engineering best practices.
Advocate for the end-user, ensuring user-centered design principles are consistently applied throughout the software development cycle.
Provide technical guidance to MITRE teams and sponsors, analyzing software implementation, architecture, and application performance.
Design and develop user interfaces for software and web applications, incorporating user research, usability testing, and stakeholder feedback to improve user effectiveness and mission outcomes.
Lead portions of UX and front-end development efforts, ensuring solutions are maintainable, accessible, scalable, and aligned with project objectives.
Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas, while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and product managers, to ensure our products meet user needs.
Develop and maintain design systems, UI standards, and reusable front-end components that promote consistency, accessibility, and scalability across applications.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend approaches that improve user experience and mission effectiveness.
Present design recommendations and technical solutions to project teams, sponsors, and leadership.