General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring an Advanced Interaction Designer

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Interaction Designer - remote. 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 Work with 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 Remote work environment; Prefer proximity to a GDMS site - such as Pittsburgh PA or Scottsdale AZ; 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 Proximity to a relevant GDMS site in PA, AZ, FL or others