Principal UX Engineer - Researcher/Designer (T03) - R10205785 Job at Northrop Gr

Overview

Principal UX Engineer - Researcher/Designer (T03) - R10205785 at Northrop Grumman. Location: Redondo Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; Colorado Springs, CO. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and research of human-centered systems, applying user experience methods to features, workflows, and system modules to ensure usability, consistency, and mission effectiveness.
• Plan and execute user research activities; create prototypes and wireframes; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions.
• Work independently or as part of a UX team; contribute to style guide compliance, usability studies, and agile development processes.
• Apply human factors principles to systems design; translate user needs into actionable design deliverables.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, users, customers, and stakeholders; ensure compliance with design systems and style guides.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time for user engagement visits or usability testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in STEM; 3 years with a Master's degree in STEM; 1 year with a PhD in STEM
• Active Secret clearance required at the time of application
• Experience with user-centered design (UCD) principles, research methodologies, and usability testing
• Knowledge of user engagement processes and ability to apply them in programs to support UX products and feedback gathering
• Portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions for web applications
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex requirements and user needs into intuitive and effective design solutions
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure, Lunacy, Adobe Suite, Lucid, Figma)
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and present effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience designing in an agile software development environment
• Experience with Human Factors Analyses (e.g., Task Analyses, Usability studies, Workload, and Situational Awareness surveys)
• Experience with building and maintaining a style guide and design system
• Experience with visual design (typography, symbology, layout) and UX/UI development methods (personas, heuristic evaluations)
• Ability to travel ~10% of the time for user engagement visits or usability testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1472 (Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard for Human Engineering)
• Experience designing applications for military users
• Mastery of design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Lucid)
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with software development languages

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this role: Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300 - $165,500. The final offer considers the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience and education, and current market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may apply. Some positions may offer Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Employment type and Seniority

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Information Technology. Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit the EEO page. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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