You will collaborate directly with various stakeholders and team members to determine the best path for developing dominant products.  These activities include research, usability studies, wireframes, workflows, etc. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about UI/UX development. This position is hybrid in Huntsville, AL.

Typical Duties:

• Lead user research, task analysis, and usability studies to identify friction points

• Translate user needs into wireframes, workflows, and high-fidelity prototypes

• Collaborate with developers and analysts to improve interaction patterns

• Advocate for intuitive UI/UX throughout the software development lifecycle

• Conduct feedback sessions and iteratively refine designs based on user input

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, or related field 10 years of experience (Master’s preferred)

• 5 years of experience conducting usability testing and UX design

• Experience with tools like Axure, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent

• Strong communication skills for working across teams and capturing end-user intent

• an active SECRET

Desired:

• Experience designing UX for analytic or data-driven platforms

• Familiarity with prototyping under fast-paced Agile cycles

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and how they apply in secure environments

• Understanding of cloud native technologies and solutions

• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System

• Experience in Integrated Air and/or Missile Defense industry

• Familiarity with C2BMC, IBCS, Aegis, Air Force Planning

• Ability to work within a cross functional team

Clearance Level

 

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required