Senior UX Designer

Northrop Grumman; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior UX Designer to create high-quality designs for software applications. The ideal candidate will lead small teams, present design choices, and contribute to national security efforts. Compassion for accessibility and UX practices in software development is essential. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Portfolio that demonstrates design thinking and research methods.
• Experience managing designers and project work.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting ideas and feedback.
• Solid understanding of UX practices in software development.
• Understanding of accessibility techniques or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Present design choices to varied audiences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps.
• Lead feature development ensuring quality.
• Facilitate collaboration between team members.
• Liaise with Product Owners and key project roles.

Job description

Overview

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary- £42’700 – £64’100

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

As a Senior UX Designer, you will be responsible for the design of high-quality artefacts to support the features defined from the project prioritised roadmap. This role supports the ever increasing need to protect our national security through development of software applications in an Agile environment to collect data, analyse it and allow our customers to make information aware decisions.

Reporting to the Lead UX Designer, you will be a linchpin in leading small teams to deliver quality outcomes. You’ll have the chance to work on exciting and important projects where you will be at the forefront of UX design. This role is a 9 month FTC

Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.

Role responsibilities

• Explain and present choices made in the final design to varying audiences
• Create artefacts that support the lean process including wireframes, prototypes, customer journey maps, testing and research
• Lead the development of those features, ensuring the work is consistent and fulfils the design aims
• Lead small teams, being accountable for the quality of delivery
• Facilitate workshops to build collaboration between project team members
• Liaise with Product Owners and project Stakeholders as well as key role holders within the project team to help deliver the desired user experience

We are looking for

• A varied portfolio that demonstrates the quality of your design thinking and research/testing methods
• Some experience of managing designers and project work
• Excellent communication skills used to present ideas and feedback to help the project team as well as provide feedback to other UX designers to ensure the quality control is maintained as set out by the UX charter
• A solid understanding of UX practices within software development
• A good understanding of accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design techniques or a keen willingness to learn

If you don\'t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Sometimes, people hesitate to apply because they can\'t tick every box. We encourage you to apply if you believe the role will suit you well, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. You might be exactly who we are looking for, either for this position or for our opportunities at Northrop Grumman UK. We are on an exciting growth trajectory and growing our teams across the UK.

Security clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British National for this clearance type.

• You must MUST already hold an existing DV clearance.

For any questions, our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions: [e-mail] .

Benefits

We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life through our health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: [e-mail] .

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.