4422 UI/UX Engineer

4422 UI/UX Engineer
4422 | TS/SCI

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

As a UI/UX Engineer, you will design and develop intuitive, user-centered interfaces for mission-critical applications. This role bridges design and engineering, focusing on creating seamless user experiences while delivering production-ready front-end solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in user experience design, front-end development, and usability principles, with the ability to translate complex technical workflows into clean, efficient, and accessible interfaces. You will work closely with backend engineers, product owners, and end users to improve usability, performance, and overall user satisfaction.

GENERAL DUTIES:

UI/UX Design & Implementation: Design and develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces for web-based applications
User Experience Optimization: Translate complex workflows into simple, efficient user experiences that improve usability and adoption
Front-End Development: Build and maintain front-end components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar)
Usability & Accessibility: Ensure applications meet usability standards and accessibility best practices
Design Systems: Contribute to and maintain consistent design patterns, components, and style guides
User Research & Feedback: Gather and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve interface design and functionality
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to align UI/UX with system capabilities
Performance Optimization: Improve front-end performance, responsiveness, and scalability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience
Strong experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML,CSS)
Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
Demonstrated experience designing user-centered interfaces for complex applications
Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design
Experience working in Linux-based environments
Ability to translate user needs into functional design solutions
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or similar)
Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and front-end deployment workflows
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces for data-driven GEOINT applications.
CLEARANCE:

Active TS/SCI minimum clearance required

Job Details

City :

Gaithersburg, Alexandria, Chantilly

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