Senior Tactical UI/UX & Decision-Support Lead

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec in Huntsville, AL seeks a Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead to guide UI/UX across the system lifecycle for a DoD program. You will shape maps, decision-support tools, and HMI design specs while coordinating with the Chief Engineer, Product Manager, and external partners.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, present findings to senior management, ensure compliance with defense standards, and drive user-centric interfaces for high-stress operations throughout design,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UI/UX experience, defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience with C2 map interfaces and decision-support tools.
• Strong communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide UI/UX leadership across the system lifecycle.
• Define HMI requirements for decluttered, responsive maps.
• Lead automated target prioritization workflows and tasking.
• Run operator-in-the-loop feedback sessions with units.
• Develop and maintain UI suite, design specs, and usability reports.
• Interface with internal/external stakeholders to align objectives.
• Present findings and improvement plans to senior management.

Skills

UI/UX design

Defense/Aerospace experience

React

TypeScript

WebGL/CesiumJS

OpenLayers

MIL-STD-1472

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

U.S. Citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

React

TypeScript

WebGL

CesiumJS

OpenLayers

Job description

PeopleTec in Huntsville, AL seeks a Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead to guide UI/UX across the system lifecycle for a DoD program. You will shape maps, decision-support tools, and HMI design specs while coordinating with the Chief Engineer, Product Manager, and external partners.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, present findings to senior management, ensure compliance with defense standards, and drive user-centric interfaces for high-stress operations throughout design,