Overview

KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role you will tackle new problems in a fast-paced environment, producing value based on outcomes and providing solutions that exceed the customer's expectations. You will work closely with a Product Manager and Software Engineers on a balanced team to create desirable experiences for end-users that also meet business and stakeholder objectives.

Why Join Us

• •Work on cutting-edge projects supporting the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations
• •Contribute to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology
• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts
• •Practice Agile and DevSecOps principles with rapid iteration and continuous feedback
• •Directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology

Key Responsibilities

• •Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
• •Propose multiple design options and weigh the benefits and risks of each approach
• •Effectively communicate chosen designs with users, stakeholders, management, and developers, including producing and maintaining components, design patterns, design systems, style guides, and finished solutions
• •Work with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure the final build is consistent with the intended vision and sufficiently solves the problems
• •Provide team guidance on overall look and feel and enforcement of design standards

Work Environment

• •Location: Remote (Must reside in the Colorado Springs area)
• •Travel Requirements: Minimal
• •Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

• •Must reside in the Colorado Springs area
• •Active U.S. government Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI SI/TK (U.S. citizenship required)
• •Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or related discipline
• •Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small-scale websites and apps
• •Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or Axure
• •Experience with version control and design collaboration tools such as Abstract, Zeplin, or Storybook
• •Working knowledge of Agile methodologies like Agile XP and how design contributes in an agile environment
• •Experience designing responsive interfaces for desktop and mobile web applications
• •Understanding of front-end technologies like CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, and familiarity with REST APIs
• •Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• •Strong presentation, facilitation, and persuasive skills
• •Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to present design decisions
• •Experience mentoring junior designers or contributing to team skill growth
• •Background in workshopping, design sprints, and facilitation
• •Portfolio demonstrating variety, versatility, and impact of solutions
• •Ability to map design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
• •Understanding of product strategy and KPIs
• •Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs

Desired Qualifications

• •Prior experience in a related industry such as aerospace, defense, healthcare, or finance
• •Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python
• •Experience identifying and building KPIs and other data development to support data-based decision-making

Compensation

• •Base Salary: $103,200 - $154,700 (Colorado Springs area)
• •Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments