Senior UI/UX Designer
540 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to support the DoD in building a next-generation Air Force aircraft maintenance application powered by Angular, Apigee, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud. Designers on this team play a critical role in shaping how Air Force maintainers interact with the platform by translating complex maintenance workflows into intuitive and effective user experiences.
You’ll work closely with engineers, architects, product stakeholders, and end users to design interfaces that improve usability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness across the aircraft maintenance platform.
Location: Remote within the continental United StatesCitizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or related field (preferred)540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior UI/UX Designer
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Lead the design of intuitive, user-centered interfaces for a complex aircraft maintenance platform
Translate operational workflows and technical requirements into clear, usable interface designs
Create and iterate on user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented accurately
Conduct stakeholder and user interviews to understand workflows, pain points, and mission requirements
Work directly with end users to validate designs and ensure solutions support real-world operational needs
Develop and maintain design standards and UI patterns to support consistency across the platform
Present design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to ensure designs are implemented correctly in Angular-based applications
Continuously improve the user experience by incorporating user feedback, usability testing, and iterative design
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years of UI/UX design experience for digital applications
Deep understanding of User-Centered Design principles and methodologies
A strong portfolio demonstrating design process and deliverables across a variety of digital products or platforms
Experience producing user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and user research
Ability to translate complex workflows and functional requirements into intuitive visual experiences
Experience designing for component-based design systems or modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
Working understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, and product stakeholders
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive design work from concept through delivery
NICE TO HAVE
Experience working with Angular Material design systems
Experience collaborating closely with developers to validate UI implementations
Familiarity with modern Agile software development practices
Understanding of content strategy principles and best practices
Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly with the Department of Defense
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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You’ll work closely with engineers, architects, product stakeholders, and end users to design interfaces that improve usability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness across the aircraft maintenance platform.
Location: Remote within the continental United StatesCitizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or related field (preferred)540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior UI/UX Designer
WHY 540?
540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.
HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT
Lead the design of intuitive, user-centered interfaces for a complex aircraft maintenance platform
Translate operational workflows and technical requirements into clear, usable interface designs
Create and iterate on user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented accurately
Conduct stakeholder and user interviews to understand workflows, pain points, and mission requirements
Work directly with end users to validate designs and ensure solutions support real-world operational needs
Develop and maintain design standards and UI patterns to support consistency across the platform
Present design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to ensure designs are implemented correctly in Angular-based applications
Continuously improve the user experience by incorporating user feedback, usability testing, and iterative design
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years of UI/UX design experience for digital applications
Deep understanding of User-Centered Design principles and methodologies
A strong portfolio demonstrating design process and deliverables across a variety of digital products or platforms
Experience producing user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and user research
Ability to translate complex workflows and functional requirements into intuitive visual experiences
Experience designing for component-based design systems or modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
Working understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, and product stakeholders
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive design work from concept through delivery
NICE TO HAVE
Experience working with Angular Material design systems
Experience collaborating closely with developers to validate UI implementations
Familiarity with modern Agile software development practices
Understanding of content strategy principles and best practices
Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly with the Department of Defense
BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Apply Now