Sr. Principal UX Engineer

clarityinnovates; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking a UX Engineer to design user-centered interfaces for DAG AI capabilities, aligning with real workflows and user cognitive needs.

You will conduct research, build prototypes, and collaborate with engineers to implement intuitive, explainable, and trust-building user-facing features that reduce click-ops and complexity in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience applying human-centered design processes to complex information environments.
• Ability to analyze workflows and cognitive needs within mission-critical systems.
• Proven prototyping and usability testing skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience integrating front-end interfaces with backend services and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and workflow analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create prototypes and design interfaces for DAG AI-enabled workflows.
• Collaborate with software and AI engineers to implement and improve user-facing features.
• Emphasize explainability, user trust, and minimize unnecessary clicks in workflows.

Skills

Human-centered design

Workflow analysis

Information architecture

Interaction design

Prototyping

Figma

Design systems

Usability testing

AI explainability

Human-in-the-loop UX

Front-end development

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Tools

Figma

React

HTML/CSS

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role Description:

The UX Engineer will ensure that DAG AI capabilities are designed around the actual workflows, cognitive needs, and technical proficiency of DAG users. The role will translate mission requirements into intuitive interfaces and workflows that minimize user burden, reduce unnecessary interaction, and enable users to effectively understand, validate, and act upon AI-generated information.

The UX Engineer will conduct user research and workflow analysis, create prototypes, design interfaces, and work directly with software and AI engineers to implement and continuously improve user-facing capabilities. Emphasis will be placed on explainability, user trust, human-in-the-loop interactions, information presentation, and minimizing "click-ops" for both user-facing and operational workflows.

Technical Skills:

• Human-centered design
• Workflow analysis
• Information architecture
• Interaction design
• Prototyping
• Figma or equivalent
• Design systems
• Usability testing
• Accessibility
• Data visualization
• Dashboard design
• Design for complex information environments
• Human-AI interaction
• AI explainability
• Human-in-the-loop UX
• Front-end development
• HTML/CSS
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• React or equivalent
• API integration
• Agile product development

Salary Range: $141,000 - $317,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.