UX Designer

Remote. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will design interfaces and workflows for classified defense operations. You will conduct user research with warfighters and mission operators to validate design decisions and translate complex mission requirements into product experiences.

What you will do

Drive prompt-to-prototype workflows using Claude Design and Claude Code.
Partner in rapid feedback loops with engineering teams to build and refine prototypes.
Own the end-to-end user experience for deployment, configuration, and accreditation workflows.
Translate complex compliance and technical requirements into user journeys.
Conduct user research with commercial software providers through interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
Maintain and scale the design system.
Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product lifecycle.

Required qualifications

3+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or UI Designer for complex web applications or SaaS products.
Proficiency with Claude Design, Claude Code, and Figma.
Ability to work synchronously with AI-assisted engineering teams in agile environments.
Strong portfolio showing design process and simplifying complex technical workflows.
Experience executing user research methodologies.
Grounding in information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and user-centered design principles.
Familiarity with government compliance frameworks such as ATO, FedRAMP, or NIST 800-53 and accreditation workflows.
U.S. citizenship required

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) with a 3% company contribution
Comprehensive wellness benefits including One Medical membership, mental health resources, and family planning support
Equity incentive plan
New hire technology and home office stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off, plus all federal holidays
Generous parental leave
Flexible remote work opportunities
Employee referral bonus program

Before you apply

Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs: DC/Maryland/Virginia or Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements

About the company

Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. They enable faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks.