What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer position at Auria?
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.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Pay Range: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($94,000 - $150,000).
- Engineer Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 7 years of relevant experience, Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- Engineer Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline and 12 years of relevant experience, Master's with 9 years of relevant experience
About Auria
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:
- 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!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Salary : $94,000 - $150,000
