Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead

PeopleTec is seeking a Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead to deliver UI/UX and operator decision-support technical support within a Project Management Office (PMO) for PAE Fires in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on designing and evaluating low-cognitive-load interfaces for tactical operators, coordinating operator feedback, and translating findings into improvement plans for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership for UI/UX activities across the system lifecycle, including design, development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Define HMI requirements and evaluate decluttered, responsive map displays that support simultaneous multi-target engagements.
• Define and assess automated target prioritization workflows and weapon assignment recommendation approaches.
• Lead operator-in-the-loop (OITL) feedback sessions with air defense units.
• Develop and maintain the Micro-Frontend UI Suite, the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design Spec, and Operator Usability Evaluation Reports.
• Manage UI/UX processes to support compliance with defense and industry standards.
• Coordinate UI/UX objectives and strategies with internal teams and external organizations.
• Prepare and present UI/UX findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct strategic planning and coordination to support program objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to peer and subordinate engineers within the UI/UX team.
• Use digital tools and methodologies to support cost, schedule, and performance management for assigned activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Product Manager.
• Serve as a Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead within the PMO for PAE Fires, responsible for technical support to the program’s Chief Engineer and the Product Manager.
• Design low-cognitive-load C2 map interfaces and decision-support tools for high-stress tactical operators across the full system lifecycle.
• Work within and/or lead a multidisciplinary team to accomplish program goals.
• Interface with internal PMs across PAE Fires and external organizations, including HQDA, ASA(ALT), JIATF 401, ATEC, AMCOM, and others, to coordinate and synchronize UI/UX technical and programmatic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
• Extensive UI/UX experience, particularly in defense or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of React, TypeScript, WebGL/CesiumJS, OpenLayers, and Human Factors Engineering (MIL-STD-1472).
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and defense requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience working in a U.S. Government Program Office (required).
• Travel up to 25%.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance upon hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline); advanced degree preferred.

Technologies

• React
• TypeScript
• WebGL
• CesiumJS
• OpenLayers
• Human Factors Engineering (MIL-STD-1472)

Desired Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance preferred

Location and Clearance

Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite). Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Career Focus

PeopleTec values long-term goals.