Senior UI/UX Designer

Meridian Systematics builds data and analytic application experiences that help mission teams work with confidence. In this onsite role in Springfield, VA, you will own the user experience of products supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), translating complex requirements into clear, intuitive interfaces through close collaboration with product owners, engineers, and mission users. With a salary range of USD 125,000 to 155,000 per year, you will have the space to apply your craft end to end, from discovery through high-fidelity UI and interactive prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design lifecycle, moving from discovery and user flows to wireframes, high-fidelity UI, and interactive prototypes.
• Maintain and scale the design system by building reusable UI component libraries that help front-end development move faster.
• Plan and run user research and usability testing with analysts and mission users to identify pain points and validate designs.
• Partner with product owners to align features with mission priorities and collaborate with engineers using precise handoff documentation and design QA.
• Present design rationale, research findings, and product direction to stakeholders and build buy-in across teams.
• Design with accessibility and quality in mind, including WCAG 2.1 AA, edge cases, responsive layouts, and performance considerations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of UI/UX or product design experience on complex software applications.
• A portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design, strong visual craft, systematic UI architecture, and data-informed UX decisions.
• Expert proficiency with Figma or comparable tools (Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, Framer).
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks, plus how layout, component logic, and responsive design translate into development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining pixel-level detail.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing data-heavy, analytic, or geospatial (map-based) applications.
• Experience in DoD environments.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.