5-7 years of experience in GUI design, UX, and Human Computer Interaction.
Proven ability to mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance.
Expertise in developing front-end user interfaces for complex software or firmware products.
Strong communication skills to effectively convey design concepts and influence collaborative outcomes.
Experience working with human factors teams and applying user-centered design methodologies.
Proficient in GUI prototyping and design tools like Axure, Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop.
Familiarity with AI and machine learning models is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead technical guidance in human-computer interaction for product development.
Mentor junior designers by sharing best practices and providing feedback.
Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to align designs with user needs and constraints.
Develop GUI firmware for military embedded devices using the SAFe development process.
Facilitate design discussions and translate user needs into practical design concepts.
Champion the use of AI and automation in applications and guide others in implementation.
Document design analysis and principles in line with development standards.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one for employees and dependents.
Employee Assistance Program, onsite fitness facilities, and access to resource groups.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after three months.
Flexible time off including vacations, parental leave, and sick leave.
Career development through learning platforms and educational assistance programs.
Additional perks like employee discounts, free parking, and an annual scholarship program.
Full Job Description
Job Description
GDMS-C currently has a requirement for a senior Operator Interface and Graphical User Interface (GUI) Designer within the Land & Joint Solutions Business Area. This role will act as a technical lead and mentor within the UX, Human Factors + Design group, providing hands-on design expertise, coaching, and guidance to more junior designers while remaining an individual contributor role without direct people-management responsibilities.
Typical Duties
The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:
Provide technical leadership and guidance in human computer interaction as it applies to application and product development roadmaps and lifecycles, best practices, and innovation in coordination with User Experience and Human Factors leaders and Product Owners.
Coach, train, and mentor junior GUI designers by sharing design practices, reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and helping build capability across the team.
Participate in an interdisciplinary integrated project team environment and support designers in understanding project context, user needs, design rationale, and development constraints.
Work within the UX, Human Factors + Design group to develop specialized Graphical User Interface (GUI) firmware on military embedded hardware devices or software designs for complex applications using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development process.
Ability to understand and create a cohesive approach to information management of complex systems.
Lead aspects of concept exploration and development by facilitating design discussions, guiding design approaches, and helping junior designers translate user needs into practical interface concepts.
Understand how to employ and champion machine learning, AI, and automation in applications, with the ability to coach others on appropriate use, design implications, and user-centred implementation.
Identify and create software user interface requirements and analysis of implementation.
Employs a user centred design philosophy that focuses on designs that meet the needs of the end users, that employs and understands usability testing.
Prepare, review, and provide feedback on design documents, prototypes, and interface specifications to support quality, consistency, and knowledge transfer across the team.
Develop and share training materials, design examples, standards, and reusable guidance to help junior designers build confidence and deliver consistent, high-quality GUI and UX outputs.
Document the analysis, design and test activities in accordance with development standards.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
Passion for GUI design, UX, and/or Human Computer Interaction, with experience providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to designers.
Experience designing front-end user interfaces for complex software or firmware products, from concept through low- to high-fidelity designs.
Ability to build shared design practices, reusable standards, and team capability to improve quality and consistency.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain design rationale and influence without direct supervisory authority.
Experience working with human factors or human systems teams and applying user-centred design practices.
Experience using GUI prototyping and design tools such as Axure, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar.
Ability to translate GUI designs into clear assets, specifications, and guidance for development teams.
Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Industrial Design or applicable scientific discipline is required.
Additional Information
The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
Relevant experience
Technical and non-technical skills
Education and certifications
Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children.
