UI UX Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $184k
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $128,681–$207,687 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 213 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$180,950 across 206 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · UI UX Engineer

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The UI/UX Engineer position at Leidos Intelligence Group in Reston, Virginia involves designing and developing intuitive interfaces for mission-critical government systems that integrate AI/ML technologies across both unclassified and classified environments. This role requires creating seamless user experiences by translating complex workflows into accessible designs while adhering to strict security protocols. Day-to-day tasks include prototyping, coding front-end components using frameworks like React or Angular, optimizing usability and performance, and collaborating closely with backend engineers and product teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in UI/UX design, front-end development, and experience working within classified networks such as NIPRNet and SIPRNet. Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern UI frameworks is essential, along with the ability to conduct user research and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Skills

React Angular JavaScript HTML CSS Figma Sketch Adobe XD Grafana REST APIs CI/CD Python Go Docker Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL NIPRNet SIPRNet JWICS

What you'll do

  • Create and prototype seamless user interfaces for mission-critical government systems.
  • Ensure high-security software remains intuitive and accessible for federal stakeholders.
  • Develop front-end components using modern frameworks like React or Angular.
  • Optimize usability and accessibility of applications to meet best practices.
  • Collaborate with back-end, data science, and AI/ML teams on technical integration.
  • Design interfaces that integrate complex data visualization with AI-driven capabilities.
  • Maintain consistent design patterns and style guides for UI consistency.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
  • US citizenship mandatory
  • BS degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience or MS with 10-13 years of experience
  • Strong UI/UX design skills for complex, AI-driven applications
  • Proficiency in front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and modern frameworks (React, Angular)
  • Experience working across multiple security domains (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS)

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