UI/UX Designer

About the position

Auria is seeking a UI/UX Designer/Implementer to support the Enterprise Management & Control (EM&C) system, a mission-critical program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Enterprise. In this role, you will drive the user-centered design process from concept through implementation, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, system engineers, and end users to ensure intuitive and mission-optimized user experiences. The primary work location is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Design elegant, modern, and responsive user interfaces for web-based applications in a secure DoD environment.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Create wireframes, mockups, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to translate designs into implementable components and maintain design consistency across products.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and component libraries aligned with security and accessibility standards.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 / WCAG accessibility guidelines and DoD security constraints in design.
• Present designs to stakeholders and participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and demos.
• As required, work alongside frontend developer to implement front end designs, components and consistency.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design for web applications or enterprise software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work, including problem framing, research insights, and final UI deliverables.
• Proficiency in modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and user-centered design methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with common UI frameworks (Vue3, Angular, React).
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with design implementation in Angular or other modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue).
• Experience working on government or defense-related software programs, especially with SATCOM or C2ISR platforms.
• Knowledge of design systems (e.g., Material Design, Carbon Design System).
• Experience conducting usability testing and accessibility audits.
• Understanding of front-end development principles, RESTful API interactions, and constraints of secure web environments.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases.
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed.
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year.
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested.
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance.
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• And much more!