UI/UX Designer

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UI/UX Designer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking a UI/UX Designer in Colorado Springs, CO.

As a UI/UX Designer you will tackle new problems in a fast-paced environment, producing value based on outcomes and providing solutions that exceed the customer’s expectations. You’ll work closely with a Product Manager and Software Engineers on a balanced team to create desirable experiences for the end-users that also meet business and stakeholder objectives.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.

Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevSecOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level.

Impactful Work: Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key Responsibilities

Work Environment

Qualifications

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Desired

Basic Compensation: $103,200 - $154,700 (For The Colorado Springs Area Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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  • •Participate in research to discover and define opportunities
  • •Propose multiple options for designs and weighing the benefits and risks of each approach
  • •Effectively communicating chosen designs with users, stakeholders, management, and developers. This includes but is not limited to producing/maintaining components, design patterns, design systems, style guides and finished solutions
  • •Work with developers throughout the implementation process to ensure the final build is consistent with the intended vision and sufficiently solves the problems
  • •Provide team guidance on overall look and feel and enforcement of design standards
  • •Location: Remote (Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area)
  • •Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • •Working Hours: Standard
  • •Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
  • •Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
  • •Bachelor of Science Information Technology (or related discipline)
  • •Minimum 2 years of experience designing large and small-scale websites and apps
  • •Proficiency with prototyping and collaboration tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure)
  • •Experience with version control / design collaboration tools (Abstract, Zeplin, Storybook)
  • •Working knowledge of Agile methodologies like Agile XP, and how design contributes in an agile environment
  • •Experience with designing responsive interfaces for desktop & mobile web applications
  • •Understanding / experience with front-end technologies like CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, HTML5, Angular, and familiarity with RestAPI
  • •Excellent work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
  • •Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • •Strong presentation, facilitation and persuasive skills
  • •Strong stakeholder management and storytelling skills to present design decisions
  • •Experience mentoring junior designers or contributing to team skill growth
  • •Background in workshopping, design sprints, and facilitation
  • •Portfolio demonstrating variety and versatility, as well as impact/value of solutions
  • •Possess a serious passion for designing visually appealing interfaces that excite end-users and deliver a rewarding experience
  • •Ability to map your design decisions to user needs as well as business requirements
  • •Understanding of product strategy and KPIs (designing for measurable impact)
  • •Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, mobile apps, or government systems (tailor to your domain)
  • •Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs
  • •Prior experience in a related industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance)
  • •Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
  • •Experience identifying and building KPI’s and other data development to provide data-based decision-making recommendations
KBR Careers

KBR Careers

UI/UX Designer

Colorado Springs, CO
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Posted Aug 24, 2026

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