UI/UX Engineer

Leidos is seeking a UI/UX Engineer to join its team in San Diego, onsite. The role centers on crafting compelling mobile user experiences through iterative design, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver user-centered solutions. The position carries a salary range of USD 107,900 to 195,050 per year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and product owners to define UX strategy across multiple platform types.
• Design responsive or adaptive solutions to accommodate varying form factors and screen widths.
• Lead the creation and execution of usable, engaging user experiences, information architectures, and frameworks aligned with user goals and needs.
• Develop interactive prototypes using available tools.
• Work closely with developers, engineers, and testers, providing guidance throughout the process.
• Manage multiple concurrent UX research, design, and engineering initiatives.
• Advocate for excellent UX design as a core value within an engineering-heavy environment.

Requirements

• US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.
• BA/BS in Design, HCI, or a related field such as Computer Science or Engineering with UX experience.
• 5+ years delivering UX for mobile products, with hands-on experience across various UX research techniques and familiarity with lean UX processes.
• 5+ years producing UX designs and interaction prototypes using industry-standard tools such as Sketch, Pixate, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technologies

• Sketch
• Pixate
• Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement