UIUX Designer

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs CO.

As a UI/UX Designer you will tackle new problems in a fast-paced environment producing value based on outcomes and providing solutions that exceed the customers expectations. Youll work closely with a Product Manager and other Software Engineers on a balanced team to create desirable experiences for the end-users that also meet business and stakeholder objectives.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects: At KBR youll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Forces most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines cloud-native architectures containerization using Kubernetes and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. Youll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication space domain awareness and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.

Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers engineers developers and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevSecOps principles ensuring rapid iteration continuous feedback and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate forward-thinking and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing innovation and problem-solving at every level.

Impactful Work: Your work here wont just be limited to software developmentit will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives youll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites enhance space situational awareness and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
• Propose multiple options for designs and weighing the benefits and risks of each approach
• Effectively communicating chosen designs with users stakeholders management and developers. This includes but is not limited to producing/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:On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance:Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Bachelor of Science Information Technology (or related discipline)
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small-scale websites and apps
• Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools (Figma Sketch Adobe XD InVision Axure)
• Experience with version control / design collaboration tools (Abstract Zeplin Storybook)
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies like Agile XP and how design contributes in an agile environment
• Experience with designing responsive interfaces for desktop & mobile web applications
• Understanding / experience with front-end technologies like CSS Bootstrap Javascript HTML5 Angular and familiarity with RestAPI
• Excellent work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
• 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 and versatility as well as impact/value of solutions
• Possess a serious passion for designing visually appealing interfaces that excite end-users and deliver a rewarding experience
• Ability to map your design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
• Understanding of product strategy and KPIs (designing for measurable impact)
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS mobile apps or government systems (tailor to your domain)
• Ability to balance business goals technical constraints and user needs

Desired:

• Prior experience in a related industry (e.g. aerospace defense healthcare finance)
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI Tableau Python
• Experience identifying and building KPIs and other data development to provide data-based decision-making recommendations

Basic Compensation: $$97200 - $145800 (For The Colorado Springs Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.