UK Citizenship required: Yes
Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Senior UX/UI Designer
Location: Cheltenham (hybrid)
Salary: £42,000 – £62,000
Clearance: SC (or eligible)
Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK
At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.
This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?
Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Senior UX Designer, you will be responsible for the design of high-quality artefacts to support the features defined from the projects prioritised roadmap. This role supports the ever increasing need to protect our national security through development of software applications in an Agile environment to collect data, analyse it and allow our customers to make information aware decisions.
Reporting to the Lead UX Designer, you will be a linchpin in leading small teams to deliver quality outcomes. You’ll have the chance to work on exciting and important projects where you will be at the forefront of UX design.
Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.
Role responsibilities
Confidently explain and present choices made in the final design to varying audiences
Responsible for the creation of artefacts that support the lean process including wireframes, prototypes, customer journey maps, testing and research
Able to lead the development of those features, ensuring the work is consistent and fulfils the design aims
Lead small teams, being accountable for the quality of delivery
Facilitate workshops to build collaboration between project team members
Liaise with Product Owners and project Stakeholders as well as key role holders within the project team to help deliver the desired user experience
We are looking for
A varied portfolio that demonstrates the quality of your design thinking and research/testing methods
Some experience of managing designers and project work
Excellent communication skills used to present ideas and feedback to help the project team as well as provide feedback to other UX designers to ensure the quality control is maintained as set out by the UX charter
A solid understanding of UX practices within software development
A good understanding of accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design techniques or a keen willingness to learn
Security clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British National for this clearance type.
You must MUST be eligible for SC clearance
Benefits
We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.
Why join us?
- A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
- A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
- Your career, your way – Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life through our health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Job Category: Information Technology
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