General Dynamics

Advanced Interaction Designer

General Dynamics$124K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance.
  • Strong understanding of interaction and usability design principles.
  • Proficient in wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure, Figma, Sketch) as well as Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator/Photoshop).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create user interfaces that comply with military standards and translate complex requirements into user-friendly designs.
  • Collaborate with software development teams and stakeholders to enhance designs based on usability principles.
  • Conduct interviews with users and experts to inform design decisions and create personas and workflows.
  • Develop low- to high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using interface prototyping tools.
  • Apply principles of usability and interaction design in visual and interface design.
  • Defend design choices with research-based rationale and convey findings through reports and presentations.
  • Design icons and graphics, offering creative solutions to design challenges.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days on-site per week.
  • Opportunity for travel (up to 20%) to collaborate with clients and teams.
  • Engagement with advanced technology supporting national security missions.
  • Access to collaborative, interdisciplinary teams in a cutting-edge field.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Interaction Designer based in the Boston MA area. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

What You'll Do
  • Create graphical user interfaces that meet military standards (MIL-STD-1472), translating complex requirements into elegant, user-centered design solutions that are safe and effective
  • Collaborate effectively with large software development teams, systems engineers, and stakeholders to improve designs and systems based on usability principles
  • Interview subject matter experts and users; produce personas, workflows/journey maps, and other artifacts to inform design decisions
  • Use interface prototyping tools to create low- to high-fidelity wireframes and clickable prototypes across all design phases
  • Apply expertise in usability and interaction design principles across all aspects of visual and interface design
  • Defend design decisions with compelling, research-based rationale and present findings through engaging reports and stakeholder presentations
  • Design development-ready icons and graphics; identify creative alternatives when barriers arise
  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on site; travel up to 20% to collaborate with clients, teams, and test sites

What You Bring to the Table
  • Expertise in designing for compliance with complex requirements, with a strong understanding of interaction, design, and usability principles
  • Strong knowledge of design systems, optimizing human performance, and evaluating software designs
  • Expertise with wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure RP, Figma, Sketch) and Adobe CC (especially Illustrator/Photoshop)
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and visual - including the ability to present findings and defend difficult decisions to teams and leadership in a constructive manner
  • A portfolio demonstrating your design work, the challenges you've overcome, and your passion for making things better for users
  • Ability to work independently, make informed decisions with minimal direction, accept constructive feedback, and thrive in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

What Sets You Apart
  • Experience in defense contractor roles or U.S. Navy programs
  • Identifies and leverages AI as a creative and analytical partner - from accelerating prototyping cycles and conducting contextual research in novel domains, to intuitively knowing how to prompt, iterate, and collaborate with AI tools to push design work further
  • Experience planning and conducting user research
  • Experience with web, mobile, or desktop application development, including working knowledge of CSS and HTML
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Freehand drawing/sketching skills for rapid ideation


Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $124,216.00 - USD $131,009.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Join the dynamic team at General Dynamics, a leader in global defense, aerospace, and technology services. As a pivotal player in innovation and security, General Dynamics offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a cutting-edge environment.

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At General Dynamics, we empower our employees to drive innovation and lead with integrity and excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and diversity, our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a difference in the world. Whether in engineering, cybersecurity, or project management, your work at General Dynamics will contribute to missions that matter.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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