Product Designer

Product Designer

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Product Designer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in the respective technical discipline and the DoD
• Must be a US citizen

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Product Designer provides design expertise in support of user-centered digital products and services, applying a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of product design principles. This role emphasizes agile and lean philosophies, user-centered design, and design thinking methodologies to deliver effective and accessible solutions.

User Research and Analysis

• Plan and lead user research efforts, including user interviews and usability testing.
• Develop user personas, service blueprints, problem statements, and user flows to guide design decisions.
• Leverage team feedback to refine and improve user insights and design direction.

Design Process and Execution

• Employ a highly efficient and iterative design process.
• Brainstorm and prototype information architecture, including navigation for flexible and content-rich layouts.
• Create mockups and prototypes that account for the entire product lifecycle-from initial requirements through to final implementation.
• Deliver detailed UI prototypes, mockups, and design specifications that are ready for development.

Design Systems and Standards

• Work within existing design systems, UI component libraries, and style guidelines.
• Design with an understanding of browser sizes, device capabilities, and functional requirements.
• Ensure adherence to web standards and UI/UX best practices.

Collaboration and Implementation

• Work closely with developers to ensure that designs are accurately implemented.
• Negotiate and articulate design decisions thoughtfully, maintaining openness to feedback and discussion.
• Communicate design intent effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Additional Duties

• Perform other product design and documentation tasks as assigned to support the overall design and delivery of digital solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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