About The Company
Lockheed Martin is a globally renowned aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing technological innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to government and commercial clients. With a rich history of pioneering developments in aerospace and defense systems, Lockheed Martin is committed to creating a safer, more secure world. The company fosters a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation. As a leader in the defense industry, Lockheed Martin continually invests in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring its solutions meet the evolving needs of national security and space exploration.

About The Role
We are seeking a talented and experienced Staff UX Designer to join our team in a full-time, remote capacity. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a one-of-a-kind project within Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems’ C4ISR team. As a Staff UX Designer, you will be instrumental in designing intuitive, mission-focused user interfaces for next-generation command-and-control systems. Your work will involve conducting user research, creating interaction designs, developing information architectures, and collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineers, AI/ML specialists, and software developers.

The position emphasizes a user-centered approach, ensuring that complex sensor data and analytics are translated into clear, actionable visual experiences that support critical mission workflows. This role also involves establishing design systems, producing detailed documentation, and participating in Agile/SAFe development processes to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UX design, preferably within defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar
• Experience conducting user research, creating personas, and developing user journeys
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles, information architecture, and usability testing methodologies
• Experience working with front-end frameworks like React or Angular is highly desirable
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
• Ability to produce comprehensive design documentation and specifications
• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiries, and develop personas to understand operator needs and constraints
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes for various dashboards and workflow screens
• Design scalable information architectures, navigation structures, and data visualizations for multiple device types
• Plan and execute usability testing sessions, analyze results, and iterate on designs to enhance user experience
• Collaborate with system architects, engineering teams, and data specialists to ensure design feasibility and performance compliance
• Establish and maintain a reusable component library and style guide aligned with accessibility standards
• Document design specifications, user flows, and acceptance criteria for development teams
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies to ensure smooth design handoff and implementation
• Maintain and update design system documentation in JAZZ/ELM dashboards

Benefits

• Competitive salary package ranging from $140,000 to $177,000 annually
• Flexible remote work arrangement promoting work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plans with company matching options
• Paid time off and holidays to support personal and family needs
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Access to cutting-edge projects and innovative technologies

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We believe that varied perspectives and backgrounds foster innovation and excellence in our work.