Principal UX Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

User Experience (UX) Designer

Description:

We are seeking a talented and creative UX Designer to join our dynamic team. As a UX designer, you will design and enhance user experiences across our digital products. Your primary focus will be understanding user needs, conducting user research, and translating insights into intuitive and visually appealing designs. The ideal candidate must have knowledge and hands-on experience designing applications following a lean user experience process and is passionate about creating seamless, user-friendly interactions that elevate the user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback to enhance user experience 

Performing a user-centered approach in the application design development 

Advise on product decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops 

Implement Lean UX principles in defining minimum viable products (MVP) for prototyping and testing 

Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas

Develop intuitive and engaging user interfaces for web and mobile applications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and experience

Execute visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in UX, product design and/or enterprise application fields

Experience creating flow diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, and visual comps, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates this

Experience using Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or other applicable design tools

Experience with the design and product development processes

Experience with early-stage design, ideation techniques, concept and usability testing, and other research methods

Excellent management, communication, and presentation skills

Experience collaborating with a cross-functional team of programmers with varying skillsets

Experience in balancing customer and user feedback to create a desirable solution

Experience with agile software development and lean methodologies

Preferred:

BA/BS or higher in experience design, industrial design, HCI, or related field or 3 years of relevant work experience in UX, product design, and/or enterprise application fields

3 years experience with front-end Javascript development

Experience in synthesizing findings and creating actionable outcomes

Experience includes User Centered Design (UCD) methods

Experience providing input on product decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops

Experience working in a balanced team to build, measure, and learn

Experience in the design and/or development of full-service applications 

Experience working in a rapid and iterative development environment 

Experience working in remote environments

Possess a current TS/SCI 

Willingness to travel - 30%

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.