User Experience; UX Designer

Location(s): [[mfield3]]

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Requisition

London - Hybrid working offered, with consideration for both full and part-time applicants - please speak to your recruiter about the options

GG08 - GG13

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence are expanding our User Experience team and are seeking a dynamic, experienced UX Designer with a enhanced DV clearance.

If you are dedicated to designing intuitive and impactful digital products through research and user-centered design, this role is for you. You will join a diverse team of designers creating world‑class digital solutions for secure government customers.

Whether working as a UX Designer, a Lead UX/Service Designer or User Researcher, candidates are expected to apply User‑Centred Design (UCD) methodologies across all phases of delivery—from research through to implementation—ensuring alignment between user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility.

• Create user‑friendly, innovative design solutions that address complex challenges.
• Develop and present design concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and visual presentations.
• Evaluate and improve existing digital products with a focus on usability, inclusivity and accessibility.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions (e.g., interviews, usability testing, journey mapping).
• Lead and analyse usability testing, stakeholder interviews, and other user‑centered design methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve the user experience and deliver business value.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior staff.
• Present design solutions to clients, backed by research and best practices.
• Advocate for user needs while aligning with business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of user‑centered design methods and tools.
• Proficient in design software such as Figma.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.

Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to hold an active eDV before applying for this opportunity.

• Work‑life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part‑time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the office.
• You'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before.
• Our flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more.
• You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE.
• You'll be part of our company bonus scheme.
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Employee Resource groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients.

You’ll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work‑life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We’ll do everything we can…