UX/UI Designer II

Systems Innovation Engineering

About The Position

This role supports the design and delivery of user interfaces and visualization systems and applications. The UX/UI Designer works as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop intuitive, accessible, and operationally precise digital experiences for complex, data-rich environments. The position contributes to the full design lifecycle, including research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping, with an emphasis on clarity, usability, and consistency across systems. The designer collaborates closely with engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to translate technical and operational requirements into effective user experiences that support real-world decision-making. The role emphasizes hands-on design execution, iterative improvement, and alignment with established design systems, while providing opportunities to grow technical depth, systems thinking, and domain expertise within secure and constrained environments.

Requirements

A portfolio demonstrating required skills is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
5+ years of experience designing and shipping digital products or platforms.
Expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and visual systems for complex or data-rich environments.
Strong grasp of typography, layout, and color systems with attention to accessibility and hierarchy.
Proficiency in Figma for design and prototyping, including component-based workflows.
Experience designing for multiple platforms and operating systems used in defense or enterprise environments.
Experience designing command-and-control systems, mission planning tools, or similar military interfaces.
Demonstrated ability to balance usability, clarity, and operational precision.
Understanding of design for secure or constrained environments.
Experience conducting usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and synthesizing findings into actionable design updates.
Strong collaboration skills; able to work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, PMs, and subject matter experts.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities for articulating design rationale and tradeoffs.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of leading aspects of the design process independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy or DoD systems related to targeting, sensing, or operational visualization.
Familiarity with Penpot or other design tools used in secure environments.
Expertise in data visualization, rapid prototyping, and design systems management.
Background in UX research methods and integrating human factors into design decisions.
Interest in mentoring other designers and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

Design and prototype command and control systems, complex dashboards, and data visualization tools.
Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure usability, performance, and precision.
Conduct user research and usability testing, integrating feedback into iterative design cycles.
Collaborate in the creation and evolution of design systems and component libraries.
Translate technical requirements into elegant, intuitive user experiences.