UI/UX Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AV is seeking an experienced UI/UX Engineer to work with Product Owners in Agile sprints and user stories. The role focuses on usability research, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes, driving intuitive UI/UX in a fast-paced, hybrid environment in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, translate needs into workflows, and advocate for strong UX across the SDLC while thriving in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI or related field required.
• 5+ years of UX/usability testing experience required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead user research, task analysis, and usability studies to identify friction points.
• Translate user needs into wireframes, workflows, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to improve interaction patterns.
• Advocate for intuitive UI/UX throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct feedback sessions and iteratively refine designs based on user input.

Skills

UX design

Usability testing

Communication skills

SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or HCI

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years UX experience

Tools

Axure

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

AV is seeking an experienced UI/UX Engineer. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Product Owners in completing complex development taskings while aiding in the daily execution of the software development team. This position will operate in an Agile environment with defined sprint cadences and user stories. The ideal candidate will be integrated on a fast-paced development team executing complex work for emerging technology.
You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products. These activities include research, usability studies, wireframes, workflows, etc. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about UI/UX development. This position is hybrid in Huntsville, AL.

You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products. These activities include research, usability studies, wireframes, workflows, etc. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about UI/UX development. This position is hybrid in Huntsville, AL.

Typical Duties:

• Lead user research, task analysis, and usability studies to identify friction points
• Translate user needs into wireframes, workflows, and high-fidelity prototypes
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to improve interaction patterns
• Advocate for intuitive UI/UX throughout the software development lifecycle
• Conduct feedback sessions and iteratively refine designs based on user input

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, or related field + 10 years of experience (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience conducting usability testing and UX design
• Experience with tools like Axure, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills for working across teams and capturing end-user intent
• an active SECRET

Desired:

• Experience designing UX for analytic or data-driven platforms
• Familiarity with prototyping under fast-paced Agile cycles
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and how they apply in secure environments
• Understanding of cloud native technologies and solutions
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System
• Experience in Integrated Air and/or Missile Defense industry
• Familiarity with C2BMC, IBCS, Aegis, Air Force Planning
• Ability to work within a cross functional team