User Interface Engineer (UX)

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (Contractor Facility)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Company: Navius Technologies

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About the Role

Navius Technologies is seeking a User Interface Engineer (UX) to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside software developers, system engineers, and mission stakeholders to enhance and modernize advanced data visualization and presentation tools. Your expertise will directly support mission-critical capabilities by shaping intuitive, efficient, and impactful user experiences for a wide range of analytic users.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring direct user engagement, workflow analysis, prototyping, and usability testing. If you're passionate about applying human factors principles to real-world mission environments, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and analysts to identify and solve complex user experience challenges

• Research and document user profiles, workflows, and scenarios to guide interface design

• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• Plan, conduct, and analyze usability testing to evaluate the effectiveness of UX solutions

• Design and administer user surveys to gather actionable feedback

• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, and deployment

• Ensure interfaces meet modern design standards and support mission efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in usability, user interface design, or related fields

• 5+ years of experience specifically in user experience (UX) design and usability testing

• Proven experience conducting task analysis, developing user interfaces, and leading usability testing initiatives

• Familiarity with agile development environments and collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Experience working with mission users and translating their needs into technical requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Human Factors or related disciplines

• Professional certifications such as:

  • Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFP)

  • Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)

  • Or equivalent

Why Join Navius Technologies?

At Navius, we’re committed to delivering mission-critical solutions that matter. Our team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a deep respect for national security. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your contributions make a direct impact.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Training & Professional Development

• Supportive Team Culture

Navius Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.