For the junior level, 0–3 years of experience and a bachelor's degree are required.
For the journeyman level, 4–7 years of experience and a bachelor's degree are required.
For the senior level, 8 or more years of experience and a bachelor's degree are required.
Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
Professional proficiency in English is required.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Applicants must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods and perform duties requiring sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and frequent computer use.
Responsibilities
Design and implement user interfaces for the WDP System's web applications to provide intuitive, accessible, and consistent user experiences.
Collaborate with product owners and developers to translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, and guide development of user-facing components.
Conduct user research to create personas and journey maps.
Design information architecture and navigation flows, and develop interactive prototypes to validate concepts.
Establish and maintain design systems and component libraries.
Implement responsive designs across devices and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on user feedback.
Document design specifications for development teams.
Stay current with UI/UX trends, contribute to design guidelines for consistency across applications, and advocate for user-centered design throughout the development process.
Travel occasionally, up to 10%.
UI/UX Engineer/Designer
Avalore, LLC · Arlington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-31
Workplace: on_site
Department: DoD - TS/SCI
Description
The UI/UX Engineer/Designer will design and implement user interfaces for the WDP System's web applications, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and consistent user experiences. They will collaborate with product owners and developers to translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, guiding the development of user-facing components. Responsibilities include conducting user research to create personas and journey maps, designing information architecture and navigation flows, and developing interactive prototypes to validate concepts. They will establish and maintain design systems and component libraries, implement responsive designs for various devices, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Additionally, they will conduct usability testing, iterate designs based on user feedback, and document design specifications for development teams. The Designer will stay current with UI/UX trends, contribute to design guidelines for consistency across applications, and advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the development process.The UI/UX Designer/Engineer will design and implement user interfaces for the WDP System's web applications, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and consistent user experiences. They will collaborate with product owners and developers to translate requirements into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, guiding the development of user-facing components. Responsibilities include conducting user research to create personas and journey maps, designing information architecture and navigation flows, and developing interactive prototypes to validate concepts. They will establish and maintain design systems and component libraries, implement responsive designs for various devices, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Additionally, they will conduct usability testing, iterate designs based on user feedback, and document design specifications for development teams. The Designer will stay current with UI/UX trends, contribute to design guidelines for consistency across applications, and advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the development process.
Requirements
SECRET Security Clearance Required
We are actively seeking multiple levels:
Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
Professional proficiency in English is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Work Environment:
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Physical Demands:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.
Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to [email protected].
Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply.
Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Program
Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary estimates for this job range from $85,000 - $186,000.