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Tactical UI/UX and Operator Decision Support Lead

PeopleTec, Inc. Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

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Full time Design Frontend Geospatial

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Job Description

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.

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