UI​/UX Engineer

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** AV is seeking an experienced UI/UX Engineer. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Product Owners in completing complex development taskings while aiding in the daily execution of the software development team. This position will operate in an Agile environment with defined sprint cadences and user stories. The ideal candidate will be integrated on a fast-paced development team executing complex work for emerging technology.  

You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products. These activities include research, usability studies, wireframes, workflows, etc. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about UI/UX development.

You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products.  These activities include research, usability studies, wireframes, workflows, etc. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about UI/UX development. This position is hybrid in
** Huntsville, AL**.
** Typical Duties:
*** Lead user research, task analysis, and usability studies to identify friction points
* Translate user needs into wireframes, workflows, and high-fidelity prototypes
* Collaborate with developers and analysts to improve interaction patterns
* Advocate for intuitive UI/UX throughout the software development lifecycle
* Conduct feedback sessions and iteratively refine designs based on user input
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* Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, or related field + 10 years of experience (Master’s preferred)
* 5+ years of experience conducting usability testing and UX design
* Experience with tools like Axure, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent
* Strong communication skills for working across teams and capturing end-user intent
* an active SECRET
** Desired:
*** Experience designing UX for analytic or data-driven platforms
* Familiarity with prototyping under fast-paced Agile cycles
* Knowledge of accessibility standards and how they apply in secure environments
* Understanding of cloud native technologies and solutions
* Familiarity with the Missile Defense System
* Experience in Integrated Air and/or Missile Defense industry
* Familiarity with C2

BMC, IBCS, Aegis, Air Force Planning
* Ability to work within a cross functional team
** Clearance Level
** Secret
* * ITAR Requirement:
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* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
*** Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .We also encourage you to review our company website at Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.
** Who We Are
** Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul Mac Cready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched…