Human Factors User Experience Designer

Job Description:

Description:WHAT WERE DOING
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is driven by innovation and integrity. We apply the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. At RMS we value your skills, training, and education and invite you to experience your future with us.

THE WORK
-**Lead End‑to‑End UX Design** – Own the UX process from discovery through delivery, translating product vision and business requirements into intuitive experiences. Create user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes; ensure design consistency across platforms.
- **Conduct and Synthesize User Research** – Plan and execute user interviews, contextual inquiries, usability testing, and stakeholder workshops. Identify pain points and workflow challenges, turn findings into actionable design recommendations, and validate solutions through iterative testing.
- **Design for Complex, Data‑Driven Applications** – Build intuitive interfaces for data‑rich, multi‑view applications; simplify complex journeys; design scalable interaction patterns and reusable components while balancing usability, performance, and visual clarity.
- **Collaborate Cross‑Functionally** – Partner with product managers to define user needs and success metrics; work with engineering teams to ensure feasible, scalable implementation; present design rationale to stakeholders and leadership; contribute to design critiques and foster a strong UX culture.
- **Drive UX Excellence** – Champion user‑centered design best practices; evolve design systems and pattern libraries; mentor junior designers; continuously improve design processes and workflows.

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin RMS is a premier developer of mission‑critical systems for military and commercial customers. Our culture is built on ethical conduct, visionary thinking, and a commitment to delivering superior technology that protects lives and advances national security. We support continuous learning and growth for every employee.

WHO YOU ARE
- Experienced UI/UX designer skilled in user‑centered design, including user research, persona creation, wireframing, mockup design, and user testing.
- Proficient with industry‑standard tools such as **Figma** and **Adobe XD**.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to customer sites (typically < 10 travel).
- Passionate about solving complex, data‑driven design challenges and mentoring others.

WHY JOIN US
- Be part of an organization that values innovation, integrity, and ethical leadership.
- Access world‑class training, professional development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Contribute to mission‑critical projects that have a real impact on national security.
- Work in a collaborative environment that champions user‑centered design and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy a supportive culture that recognizes and rewards your skills, education, and contributions.
Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years performing UI/UX designs following a UCD process.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or a related, relevant field
Desired Skills:
• Significant experience using interactive prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD)
• Experience performing Cognitive Task Analysis (CTA)
• Experience designing user interfaces that include an artificial intelligence (AI) backend
• Hands-on experience performing knowledge elicitation with end users.
• A self-starter who is not afraid to engage stakeholders and other engineers in a collaborative, ethical, and respectful way.
• Motivated to both give and receive constructive criticism on UX designs
• Experience working with a military customer
• Experience working in an Agile framework
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Human Factors Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Significant experience using interactive prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD)
• Experience performing Cognitive Task Analysis (CTA)
• Experience designing user interfaces that include an artificial intelligence (AI) backend
• Hands-on experience performing knowledge elicitation with end users.
• A self-starter who is not afraid to engage stakeholders and other engineers in a collaborative, ethical, and respectful way.
• Motivated to both give and receive constructive criticism on UX designs
• Experience working with a military customer
• Experience working in an Agile framework

Job Ident #: 92167469632

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Orlando, Florida, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/