UI/UX Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

UI/UX Design Engineer supporting the Case Management Modernization Program for the U.S. Courts, bridging design and engineering for improved user experiences.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,039 - $173,229 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in synthesizing UX research into accessible and efficient user experiences while ensuring compliance with Section 508 and WCAG standards. Proficient in producing clean, production-ready front-end code and collaborating effectively within Agile teams.

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Usability Testing MethodologiesHTML5CSS3FigmaSection 508 Compliance

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Hard Skills

PrototypingResponsive UI BehaviorSassA/B TestingHeuristic EvaluationsCard SortingWCAG Accessibility GuidelinesDesign SpecificationsFront-End Coding StandardsIterative Feedback Loops

Soft Skills

StorytellingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FigmaSketchStorybookAxureMiro

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)Certified HCD ProfessionalSAFe Agile Practitioner (SPC or SSM)Section 508 Trusted Tester CertificationUX Design Certification

Industry Keywords

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Federal SystemsDigital Service StandardsUser Experience (UX)Design System Reuse

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AxureSCSS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts by bridging the gap between design and engineering
responsible for synthesizing UX research and high-fidelity prototypes into intuitive, accessible, and efficient user experiences
produce clean, production-ready code
working within Agile teams alongside developers, architects, and product owners
ensures that all CMM applications are designed around user needs, meet Section 508 compliance, and align with federal digital service standards for accessibility, performance, and security
collaborate with Product Owners, UI Architects, Developers, and HCD Specialists to translate research insights into actionable design specifications
act as the bridge between design and engineering to translate prototypes into responsive, accessible and performant front-end code
define and enforce UI/UX and front-end coding standards to ensure consistency and reusability
evaluate designs for compliance with Section 508, usability, and WCAG accessibility guidelines
support iterative feedback loops through rapid prototyping and validation within sprint cycles
provide guidance and recommendations on UI consistency, interaction design, and design system reuse
partner with Quality Assurance and Compliance teams to verify usability and accessibility in production releases

Requirements

What you’ll need

9 + years of related experience
expertise in usability testing methodologies such as heuristic evaluations, card sorting, and A/B testing
proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Storybook, Axure, Miro or similar tools)
familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI behavior
strong experience working with Sass or other CSS preprocessors
experience designing for federal systems , with practical knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG compliance
excellent storytelling and communication skills to present design and development rationale to technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related field
certifications preferred: Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), Certified HCD Professional, SAFe Agile Practitioner (SPC or SSM), Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification, UX Design or HCD Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
an additional 10 paid holidays per year
Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available