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COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

Please Note: This positioncan be worked on-site in Oak Ridge, TN or remotely.

JOB OVERVIEW

Xcel Engineering is in search of a highly motivated and skilled UX Designer to join our team. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with researchers, fellow designers, developers, and stakeholders to design intuitive, elegant, and accessible user experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leverage user-centered methodologies to design experiences that harmonize user needs and business objectives.
• Communicate concepts throughout the design process using wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Seek feedback and insights to validate and enhance design solutions.
• Support the implementation of your design work to uphold intent and ensure quality.
• Contribute to the UX group's collective knowledge of user-centered design and research methodologies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen with eligibility to obtain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field of study and five (5) or more years of relevant experience. An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered.
• A portfolio featuring case studies demonstrating design work, process, and impact.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Strong understanding of design principles, interaction design, responsive design, typography, color theory, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start ate and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3402474-799165