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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UI/UX Designer - **Company:** AURIA, LLC - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, HTML, Web Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Web Development, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Next.js, Search Technologies, System Software, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, Three.js, ReactJS, Swiftui, Material UI, Information Technology, Figma - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9081964/uiux-designer ## About the Role * Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world. * Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, a related design field, or Computer Science, with 2+ years of related experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree) * Demonstrated ability to both design and personally build production UI - not design-only: hands-on experience shipping interfaces in React, TypeScript, and Next.js * In-depth knowledge of web development fundamentals including HTML and CSS * Experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries * Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and how to design/build to them * Experience employing an iterative, user-centered design process in UX design and interactive prototyping (e.g., Figma) * A portfolio of work illustrating both design craft and shipped product work WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: * Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, a related design field, or Computer Science, with 2+ years of related experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree) * Experience designing interfaces for simulation, training, or scenario-based operator tools * Familiarity with AI-assisted or data-driven interface features (e.g., RAG-based assistance, semantic search, tool-calling agents) as applied to operator workflows * Experience with Swift/SwiftUI or Three.js for richer visualization or cross-platform prototyping * Knowledge of satellite communications concepts, including communications theory, link budgets, wireless communications, and satellite system components ## Description Auria is seeking a Mid-Level UI/UX Designer to lead UI/UX design for a ground system software program supporting a satellite communications customer. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager and alongside systems and software engineers, this role owns the conceptualization and design of operator-facing interfaces across multiple subsystems - including an offline operator training simulator deliverable. This role is a strong fit for a designer who wants deep ownership of mission-critical, real-time satellite operations interfaces.. This role can be remote or hybrid in Bethesda, MD., * Translate subsystem concepts into UI architectures, sketches, storyboards, wireframes, and mockups that lead to intuitive operator interfaces * Lead design of a major user interface, including evaluating opportunities to extend or integrate existing proven interface patterns * Facilitate internal stakeholders' product vision through research, wireframing, prototyping, and mockups * Design and deliver wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups for program reviews and demos * Identify design problems in complex, real-time ground system software and devise elegant, operator-friendly solutions * Make strategic design and UX decisions related to product functions and features * Collaborate cross-functionally with the Program Manager, systems engineers, and software engineers throughout the program's design review cycle * Perform usability and heuristic evaluations across the product lifecycle ## Related Videos - [From Zero to Mobile Developer in 45 Minutes With SwiftUI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/183-from-zero-to-mobile-developer-in-45-minutes-with-swiftui) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [SwiftUI In Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/134-swiftui-in-production) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)