Graphic App Dsgn Prin

Requisition Number

113571BR

BAE Systems is looking for a User Interface (UI/UX) Designer to join our team in Washington, DC.

UI/UX designers work on how to improve users’ satisfaction by improving the interface usability. UI/UX designers work on language and visual input to translate the application's purpose into a sophisticated, smooth, easy to use applications. The UI/UX designer will select colors and font, positioning the page’s element to quickly and immediately communicate information for the user. UI/UX designer will ensure 508 compliance of the user interface.

The UI/UX designer will work closely with the Business Analyst and Customer to come up with wireframes for user stories in the back log before they are pulled into a development sprint. UI/UX designer will help the team by minimizing the time a developer spends designing screens he/she will also help in getting the requirements to a more complete state to minimize rework.

Tasks:

• Research user habit and issues; interface with users, BA, and POs

• Reduce user pain points, simplify design elements, write content in plain language

• Develop mockup of the website and interfaces utilizing best practices to ensure maximum usability

• Create interface elements such as menus, tabs, and other fields using design templates and UI Libraries

• Testing and troubleshooting user experience issues

• Collaborate with Business Team to incorporate business needs into the design

• Develop style guide

• Design common component libraries

Job Posting Title

UI/UX Specialist - Hybrid

Job Family

Graphic Applications Design

Travel Percentage

0%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Public Trust

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtin and maintain Federal Public Trust

5+ years' experience as a UI/UX expert supporting projects with complex user interfaces

508 compliance testing and design

Experience with projects that have been written in Angular 2+

Expertise in wireframe tasks and tools

Aware of design trends, best practices, and tools

Skilled in VISIO, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, and others

In-depth knowledge of common coding languages like HTML, XML, JavaScript, and others

Preferred Skills and Education

Experience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Experience with AWS

Experience using Jira, Confluence

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Department

0FF006_Homeland FEMA

Company

TST_BAE Systems Tech Sols&Svcs Inc

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Intelligence Solutions (I&S)

Salary Max Point

196825

Salary Min Point

115779

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Chase Phillips