UX Design Engineer (Enterprise Systems)

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior UX Design Engineer to bridge the gap between sophisticated design strategy and technical UI implementation. This role is not just about aesthetics; it is about UI Engineering. You will partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize UX activities throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and sentient design experiences. The ideal candidate thrives in complex technical environments, managing backlogs and technical constraints while advocating fiercely for the end user., User Advocacy & Strategy: Lead discussions on sentient design, interaction features, and information architecture. Influence product and engineering decisions to ensure alignment with user needs. UI Engineering & Design Systems: Deliver expert guidance on UI components and accessible component libraries. Support the development team in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, specifically focusing on the presentation layer. Iterative Design & Production: Create innovative designs rapidly through sketches, storyboards, task flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes. Produce final assets for specific enterprise features. Accessibility Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for Section 508 and WCAG compliance, ensuring all modular designs are fully accessible and reusable across the enterprise. Collaboration & Feedback: Facilitate stakeholders through the design process, synthesizing data from multiple sources to develop product strategies and gathering actionable feedback for iteration. Technical Integration: Assist IT engineers in incorporating business and user requirements into functional applications. Work with modern front-end technologies to ensure design integrity during deployment., AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. _Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or equivalent professional experience. Experience: 8+ years of technical work experience, including 5+ years in UX research and 3+ years of high-level prototyping. Technical Skills: * Advanced experience with Storybook, HTML/CSS/JS best practices. oIntermediate experience with React, Angular, GitLab, and AI coding assistants. oExpert proficiency in Figma and MURAL. Portfolio: Must demonstrate sentient design, component-driven architecture, and the application of UX metrics in complex UI patterns. Process Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Agile concepts (PI Planning, Sprints, Kanban) and usability testing tools. Certifications: UX or Design Thinking certifications are highly desirable. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans