UI/UX Engineer — React Frontend for Mission Systems

ADP, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a UI/UX Developer to blend user-centered design with front-end development. You will work with product managers, engineers, and mission stakeholders to turn research into intuitive interfaces for complex systems.

From wireframes to production-ready components, you will help ensure accessible, responsive experiences, contribute to design systems, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Professional experience in UI/UX design, front-end development, interaction design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct user research and translate findings into effective interface designs.
• Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows using modern design and prototyping tools.
• Hands‑on experience with React, Next.js, or comparable modern front‑end frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of HTML and CSS and modern responsive web development practices.
• Understanding of user‑centered design principles, visual design fundamentals, and usability best practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance user needs, design requirements, and technical considerations.
• Experience collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and gather feedback to better understand user needs, behaviors, workflows, and pain points.
• Translate user and business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity interface designs.
• Apply HTML and CSS along with modern front-end practices to create accessible and visually consistent experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Build reusable interface components and contribute to scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Apply principles of color theory, typography, layout, and grid systems to create cohesive visual experiences.
• Evaluate designs through usability testing, stakeholder feedback, and iterative refinement.
• Promote accessibility and responsive design practices across applications and user experiences.
• Support the transition from design concepts and prototypes into production-ready front-end components.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with development teams to ensure designs are implemented as intended.

Skills

User research

Wireframes & prototypes

Responsive design

Collaboration with stakeholders

Accessibility awareness

User-centered design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

React

Next.js

HTML

CSS

Job description

NS2 Mission in Chantilly, VA is seeking a UI/UX Developer to blend user-centered design with front-end development. You will work with product managers, engineers, and mission stakeholders to turn research into intuitive interfaces for complex systems.

From wireframes to production-ready components, you will help ensure accessible, responsive experiences, contribute to design systems, and participate in Agile ceremonies.