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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UI/UX Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Visualization, Geospatial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, NIPRNet, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Adobe XD, Grafana, Backend, AngularJS, Data Analytics, Figma, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/264167/ui-ux-engineer-virginia-va-reston ## About the Role * Typically requires BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.\n * Ability to conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to deeply understand the needs of defense and intelligence personnel.\n * Ability to translate user needs to create functionally designed interfaces that streamline complex data visualization and integrate seamlessly with AI-driven capabilities.\n * Ability to lead end-to-end design initiatives, including wireframing, storyboarding, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes.\n * Strong experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)\n * Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)\n * Demonstrated experience designing user-centered interfaces for complex applications\n * Understanding of UX principles, usability, and interaction design\n * Design intuitive interactions for AI/ML features, such as predictive inputs, machine-generated alerts, and dynamic analytics dashboards.\n * Collaborate heavily with back-end, data science, and AI/ML teams to ensure technical feasibility and smooth integration.\n * Work fluidly across multiple security domains (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS or equivalent classified networks).\n, * Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)\n * Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana or similar)\n * Familiarity with REST APIs and backend integration\n * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and front-end deployment workflows\n * Experience working in Agile environments\n * Experience designing and developing intuitive user interfaces for data-driven GEOINT applications.\n ## Description The Leidos Intelligence Group has an opening for UI/UX Engineer in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will work as a member of a government contractor team managing to design intuitive, user-centric interfaces and AI-driven applications for both unclassified and classified federal environments. You will bridge design and front-end development, translating complex mission data into accessible, secure UI solutions while adhering to government regulatory and security protocols. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in user experience design, front-end development, and usability principles, with the ability to translate complex technical workflows into clean, efficient, and accessible interfaces. This individual will work closely with backend engineers, product owners, and end users to improve usability, performance, and overall user satisfaction. 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