PeopleTec, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Senior UI/UX Engineer
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. They are seeking an experienced Senior UI/UX Engineer to lead the design of intuitive user experiences for complex web applications, ensuring usability and visual consistency.
GovernmentGovTechInformation TechnologyMilitarySoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead UI/UX design efforts for full-scale web applications, from initial concept through production handoff
Design high-fidelity, clickable mockups that clearly demonstrate user flows, interactions, and application behavior
Define and maintain application-wide design systems, including theming, color palettes, typography, and reusable components
Translate complex functional and technical requirements into clear, intuitive user experiences
Partner closely with software engineers to ensure designs are feasible, well-implemented, and aligned with technical constraints
Provide UX guidance and design direction across multiple products or features
Review and refine designs based on stakeholder feedback, usability considerations, and implementation realities
Advocate for user-centered design best practices and consistency across teams and applications
Mentor junior UI/UX designers and contribute to the growth of design maturity within the organization
Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to identify pain points and inform design decisions with evidence-based findings
Perform heuristic evaluations and UX audits of existing applications to identify and prioritize usability improvements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional UI/UX design experience focused on web applications
Strong portfolio demonstrating complete application designs, including clickable prototypes and full user flows. Candidates should be prepared to walk through at least one case study demonstrating how they identified UX problems in an existing application and delivered measurable improvements
Expert-level proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or equivalent
Proven experience delivering high-fidelity designs suitable for direct engineering implementation
Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual hierarchy for complex systems
Experience defining and scaling design systems across multiple applications or products
Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508) and inclusive design practices, including contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative design delivery
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and defend design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Government agencies/personnel
Travel as required (estimated 10%)
Must be a U.S. Citizen
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred
Experience collaborating closely with frontend engineers using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Experience conducting or guiding usability testing and incorporating findings into design iterations
Experience designing interfaces for data-heavy, technical, or enterprise systems
Experience establishing UI/UX standards within an organization or program
Experience designing dark-themed interfaces with attention to contrast ratios, readability, and visual hierarchy challenges specific to dark UI patterns
Benefits
Continuing-education opportunities
Robust training programs
"People First" benefits package
Company
PeopleTec, Inc.
Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama’s Cummings Research Park, PeopleTec, Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2008-09-30Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Douglas Scalf
President & Co-Founder
Frank Jennings
Chief Operating Officer
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