UI/UX Engineer

Description Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The Key Management and Analysis Division of Leidos is looking for a mobile designer who is passionate about design, detail-oriented, and ready to take the user experience to the next level. Our ideal UI/UX engineer streamlines complex ideas into a modern, clean format for an overall user experience that is user-friendly, intuitive, and modern. Looking for a user experience design tailored to a touch-based and mobile environment to provide user-friendly workflows and an innovative graphical user interface. This individual thrives in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. A thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies is a must. This position is on-site at a Naval Facility in San Diego. What you will like about this position Being part of an amazing team of professionals all passionate about the vision of the product suite and the positive impact it provides to our many customers and the warfighter. Implementing a wide variety of technologies and the use of powerful industry-standard development tools and practices. Work a 9/80 work schedule (i.e., 9 hour days, then work 8 hours on first Friday and off the second Friday) Position responsibilities will include Work with leadership and product owners to develop UX strategy for multiple platform types Help to design solutions that are responsive and/or adaptive to varying platform form factors and screen widths. Lead design and execution of highly usable and engaging user experience designs, frameworks and information architectures that focus on user goals and needs Develop interactive prototypes using the tools at hand Work closely with and provide guidance to developers, engineers and testers Manage multiple simultaneous UX research/design/engineering processes Be the owner of, and advocate for, the importance of excellent UX design in an engineering-heavy environment Requirements (Education /Years of Experience/Skill Sets - both technical & soft skill) Required Qualifications Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance. BA/BS in Design, HCI, or BA/BS in Computer Science or Engineering field with UX experience 5+ years' experience delivering UX for successful and innovative mobile products, including exposure to and hands‑on experience with a variety of UX research techniques and familiarity with lean UX process 5+ years in producing UX designs and interaction prototypes using a variety of industry standard tools. Examples include but are not limited to Sketch, Pixate and Adobe Creative Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired Qualifications Design experience in a mobile, touch-based environment Experience with ECUs or SKLs Demonstrable independence and initiative: you've identified, diagnosed and fixed problems before anyone else noticed Strong and defensible design sensibilities: you know what's right but you also know how to make the case for it Experience with pixel-perfect design, and the collaborative and organizational abilities to ensure nothing falls through the cracks Excellent written and oral communications skills: you know how to get your message across, and you know how to ask for clarification when things aren't clear An impressive portfolio that communicates your ability to quickly break down complex problems, develop effective UX solutions, and execute high quality designs and prototypes DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire) Original Posting: May 19, 2026 Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr