UI/UX Designer (TS/SCI) Job at Maxar Technologies in Herndon

Please review the job details below. Maxar is seeking a UI-UX Designer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and deploying numerous components and features that will be implemented within a larger space domain awareness system. Your work will be to drive the UI-UX design to ensure that it meets human factor requirements of our user groups. In addition to the design, you will work alongside a team of front-end development engineers to design, iterate, and review implemented UI components and features across the KTIS program. You will be a strong verbal and visual communicator who excels at collaborating with internal team members and stakeholders. You are highly organized and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining a productive drive. Maxar is an industry leader in satellite imagery, unlocking the potential of space to help governments and businesses tackle challenges on Earth and beyond. We deliver cutting-edge software solutions tailored to the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. By leveraging our expertise, we monitor global changes, bolster national security, and drive advancements in space exploration. Join us and play a pivotal role in addressing some of the world’s most critical challenges. Principal Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to define user requirements and translate them into design specifications. Design and implement user interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. Create end-to-end user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that align with user needs and business goals. Advocate for user-focused, evidence-based design and adherence to UI/UX best practices. Work closely with developers to ensure the feasibility of designs and provide guidance during the implementation process. Maintain and refine design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across products. Communicate clear strategy and vision concisely and comprehensibly. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design. Minimum Requirements: Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph. Must be willing to work in the office 5 days a week in Herndon, VA. Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree. 5+ years of relevant experience in UI/UX design. Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar. Figma is preferred. Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design work and/or case studies. Understanding of the intelligence community and its missions. Experience working in an Agile development environment. Desired Skills: Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing. Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills to articulate design concepts and decisions. Experience with the intelligence community. Experience with space domain awareness and/or Geo-intelligence UI designs is a plus. Experience with developing in Vue2 or Vue3 framework. Experience creating designs based on Material Design Theory and/or using Vuetify components as a foundation. Experience with branding and/or visual identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr