User Experience Designer

Overview

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: ** $100,000 to $175,000 per year

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a User Experience (UX) Designer 2 to support federal mission systems in a high‑assurance environment. This role is suited for a senior UX professional who can lead design efforts across the project lifecycle and collaborate closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, effective user experiences for complex systems.

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Lead the planning, design, and development of user experiences for mission‑critical devices, tools, and systems
• Establish and apply interaction standards, usability conventions, and visual design principles
• Collaborate with engineers, subject‑matter experts, and stakeholders to gather and refine user requirements
• Develop wireframes, screen mockups, and prototypes to support design concepts and system functionality
• Participate in design trade‑off discussions to balance usability, technical constraints, and mission needs
• Analyze tools, platforms, and technologies to enhance user interaction and system effectiveness
• Apply visualization and screen design expertise to deliver intuitive, accessible, and effective interfaces
• Support customer understanding of emerging interaction techniques and design approaches

Required Education & Years of

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of professional experience in User Experience (UX) Design
• Five (5) years of experience within the past ten (10) years leading or supporting project lifecycle design efforts
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Four (4) additional years of relevant UX design experience on comparable projects may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience designing for complex systems or enterprise‑level applications
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs:
  Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.