User Experience (UX) Developer Job at The MITRE Corporation in McLean

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. Department Summary: MITRE's Human Centered and User Experience (UX) Engineering dept is on the hunt for a proactive engineer who can design and develop user experiences to address our sponsor’s unique challenges. We are looking for an innovative problem-solver who can not only comprehend and translate user needs but also act as a bridge between design and engineering, utilizing the latest technologies to deliver the ultimate user experience. This is your chance to leverage your distinct skills on a diverse array of significant projects aimed at tackling some of our nation's most daunting challenges. Our department values team spirit, creativity, technical enthusiasm, and a steadfast commitment to the end user. Roles & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide technical guidance to small multidisciplinary teams, including other UX Developers. Collaborate closely with human factors engineers, UX designers, researchers, project leaders, and sponsors to create software prototypes using current front-end technologies and best practices. Advocate for users, ensuring user-centered design principles are consistently applied throughout the software development cycle. Provide consulting guidance to MITRE teams and sponsors, analyzing software implementation, architecture, and performance. Lead the design and development of user interfaces for our software and web applications, incorporating user research and usability testing to gather insights into user needs and behaviors. Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas, while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and product managers, to ensure our products meet user needs. Develop and maintain design systems and user interface guidelines. Mentor early career UX engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience in UX design or a related role, with a proven track record in designing, developing, and prototyping user interfaces (UIs) using user-centered design principles. Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, D3, and modern JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, Vue, React, and/or similar libraries. Proficiency in utilizing wireframe design software such as Adobe XD, Sketch, and/or Figma. Experience with user research methods and usability testing. Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. A git repository or portfolio showcasing your UX design work, demonstrating your creativity and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, HCI, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Experience with qualitative and quantitative UX research development, analysis, and presentation Advanced experience with visualization tools and libraries Experience conducting user interviews and requirements gathering Experience with game design principles and/or development Mentoring or tutoring experience Entrepreneurial, innovative spirit This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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