Senior UI/UX Designer - JSTC2

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Senior UI/UX Designer, who will join our Joint Simulation and Technology Control Toolset (JSTC2) team in Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal) and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for designing and developing beautiful and meaningful products which aid in solving complex problems for warfighter training exercises across the globe.

Responsibilities:

As the JSTC2 UI/UX Designer, you will work with a team of talented developers, testers, and the cybersecurity team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software product. Duties in this position will include:

• Conducting user sessions to inform UI/UX designs and prioritization.
• Developing UI/UX designs including wireflows and mockups
• Guiding conversion of wireframes and mockups into web components
• Participating in the agile development process, including being active standups, sprint reviews, and quarterly planning, and suggesting improvements to team processes.
• Participating in ongoing discussions around new technologies and processes for UI/UX design, recommending system changes and enhancements as appropriate.
• Performing system review to ensure implementation matches wireflows and mockups
• Defining system UI/UX vision, including establishment of design principles and style guide(s)
• Communicating system UI/UX vision to internal and external development personnel, customers, and key stakeholders
• Participating in problem-solving sessions and provide input on design strategies
• Mentoring junior UI/UX team members
• Learning new and emerging technologies while expressing a growth mindset and participating in professional development.
• Integrating with our broader company design team to aid in marketing material development across projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, software development or design.
• You will need 5+ years of full-time professional experience. Prefer 10 + years of experience as a UI/UX Designer
• You must possess or can obtain an active Secret clearance.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• You will need excellent communication skills with the ability to work and collaborate effectively with a team
• You will need knowledge of basic web standards, including responsive web design
• You will need a proven ability to prioritize tasks

Other qualifications we hope you bring to the table:

• Experience designing with Adobe products
• Experience designing with accessibility in mind

nou (pronounced 'new') Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.