WE ARE:

Monterey Technologies provides industry leading Human Factors Engineering and Human-Systems Integration services. We have a strong foundation in human factors research, testing and evaluation methodologies, with extensive experience in research and usability test design, data analysis and interpretation. We are committed to innovation based on science and user-centered design, and we provide a wide variety of HFE/HSI services, and innovative design thinking with the rigor of human-factors and software engineering to deliver novel solutions to challenging problems.

THE POSITION:

MTI is looking for a UX Designer with a strong foundation in Systems Engineering to play a critical role in the design strategy for the digital products for our end-user. In this role, the individual will work with other designers, researchers, and developers to understand the mission need and design compelling, intuitive, and effective user interfaces.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design of intuitive and compelling user interfaces through a user-centered design process, balancing technical functionality and visual aesthetics.
• Work closely with product management and engineering teams to translate system requirements and user needs into innovative, detailed UX designs.
• Conduct UX research and usability testing to validate design concepts, incorporating feedback into design iterations.
• Understand and analyze user interaction data to inform design decisions.
• Utilize your understanding of systems engineering to ensure UX designs are feasible, efficient, and integrated smoothly into our existing systems.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a UX design system and standards, ensuring consistency across all product lines.
• Communicate design rationales and functional specifications effectively to stakeholders and team members.
• Mentor junior designers, promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the design team.
• Apply user-centered design processes to evaluate existing systems and to create new designs.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Must be a United States citizen – this is a requirement of our government customers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in a related discipline (design, human factors, psychology, computer science, etc.).
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience as a UX designer, UX researcher, human factors engineer, or similar.
• Proficiency in Systems Engineering
• Proficiency with design tools like Adobe CC (especially XD), Figma, Axure, Sketch, etc.
• Expert in UX and User-Centered Design processes.
• Experience facilitating design workshops with users, engineers, and customers to refine designs and understand requirements.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Generous 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Competitive salary commensurate with education, background, and experience
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term insurance benefits

Notice:

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok !

At MTI we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MTI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. All selected candidates will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check.