UI/UX Designer - Boulder, CO

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented UI/UX designer to work across programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business that provides core capabilities for National Security and Defense. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, individual contributor who brings best practices and evolving technical and design knowledge to solve design-related problems. The candidate we are looking for is creative and self-driven, but also is a strong team member who enjoys collaborating with developers, technical leaders, and stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team and software engineers to generate user flows, user stories, wireframes, prototypes, and detailed visual designs as needed.
• Translate challenges, needs, and requirements into wireframes, mockups, and communicate them clearly to software engineers
• Identify and account for edge cases in the experience of the system and user interface
• Work closely with software engineers to ensure technical restraints are understood to problem solve for the best user experience that increase the quality of our product
• Work enthusiastically, respectfully, and collaboratively within the department as well as across other departments within the company
• Maintain knowledge of UX/UI processes, tools and best practices to achieve highest quality products, delivered on-time
• Stay current with trends in UX/UI principles and visual design
• Deliver and socialize your solutions to the user community
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of professional work experience designing user interfaces and user experience (UI/UX) for applications
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Proven track record of presenting to and influencing stakeholders and technical leadership
• Strong visual design skills and a keen sense of effective UI
• Solid understanding of UX best practices and strong visual design skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work full-time in-person in Boulder, CO office location
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Basic web development experience is a plus.
• Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
• A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $108,000 - $125,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.