Senior User Experience Designer

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior User Experience Designer to lead innovative design solutions for mission-critical initiatives. This role involves spearheading user experience strategies for sophisticated cloud-based programs, ensuring alignment with user needs and mission outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UI/UX design, particularly in a DoD environment, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement designs effectively. Join a forward-thinking company committed to national defense and help shape the future of user experience in technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design and product design.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define user interface requirements.
• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Create design guidelines and ensure accurate implementation.

Skills

UI/UX Design

User Research

Usability Testing

Agile/Scrum

Visual Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

High school diploma plus relevant experience

Job description

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Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number:23136

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: -$131,919.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

HII Mission Technologies seeks an accomplished Senior User Experience Designer to drive innovative design solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense initiatives. This strategic role will spearhead the user experience strategy for a sophisticated AWS cloud-based program supporting U.S. coalition. The Designer will lead end-to-end UX design for Zero-trust enabled, data-centric information sharing platforms.

Our ideal candidate will navigate complex stakeholder requirements across military and civilian environments and partner with DevSecOps teams to ensure precise implementation of design specifications.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user interface requirements and design innovative user experiences.
• Develop and implement strategic vision for user interface designs, wireframes, prototypes, and specifications.
• Align design concepts with user needs and mission outcomes.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and other user-centered design activities.
• Create and maintain design guidelines, templates, and style guides.
• Work with developers to ensure that design concepts are implemented accurately and efficiently.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or high school diploma plus additional relevant industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, product design and/or enterprise application fields or relevant customer-facing job roles.
• 4+ years of UI/UX experience associated with cloud-based projects.
• 4+ years of experience working in a DoD or other Federal Government environment.
• Proven experience in user research, usability testing, and design thinking.
• Strong visual design skills with a focus on clean, modern design.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Active secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances during site surveys. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift. Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a lap top computer.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.