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UI/UX Designer

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In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
63K-140K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
63K-140K Annually
Entry level
Designs, evaluates, and modifies application prototypes to create efficient, effective user experiences. Collects and documents user needs, evaluates human performance, advocates for users, identifies task risks, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment.
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Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Human Centered Design Engineers 1 and UI/UX Professionals are responsible for collecting, prioritizing, and documenting user needs/requirements, driving UI/UX design in support of software solution development that meets user needs, and evaluating user experience and human performance both qualitatively and quantitatively. The engineer advocates for users when creating, evaluating, and modifying application prototypes to provide an efficient, effective and positive experience.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Evaluates user experience and human performance to develop prototypes with guidance.
• Creates, evaluates, and modifies application prototypes to provide an efficient, effective and positive user experience.
• Adapt appropriately within agile work environment
• Identify challenges and risks associated wit assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Advocate for users
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Experience and Design, Computer Science, or a related field, Master's degree preferred.
Experience
Requires 0-3 years experience in Human Centered Design Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$62,500.00 - $140,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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Draper Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office

555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139

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