Human Centered Design Engineer at IBR – Rockledge | Jobyssey

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions.

IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let’s Make It Real!

The Human Centered Design Engineer must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location: 100% remote. This is a United States based position, and candidates must reside in the continental United States to be eligible for employment.

Years’ Experience: 4+ years professional human centered design experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic/Web Design, Human Factors, Human-Centered Design, User Experience, web design/development, or IT related discipline

Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance preferred. IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the Department of War. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

Experience leading and applying HCD principles and best practices to application designs
Experience with UI/UX design/development
Proficiency in design, wireframing, and prototyping tools (Figma)
Proficiency in graphic design
Familiar with iOS and Android design guidelines to create intuitive, user-centered mobile application interfaces

Position Overview

As a Human Centered Design Engineer at IBR, you will play a key role in designing and implementing secure, next-generation solutions that support critical missions. As a member of our program supporting the U.S. Navy, you will collaborate with technical leaders, business stakeholders, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and forward-thinking, while remaining aligned with organizational and program goals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technical strategy within a dynamic, mission-driven, and customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

Wireframing & Prototyping – Create mid-to-high fidelity mockups that reflect thoughtful interaction design and flow.
- Be able to rapidly prototype application solution design, look, feel and aesthetics
Visual Design – Apply branding, layout, and aesthetic principles to produce clean, professional interfaces.
- Execute all visual design stages from concept to pre-production hand-off to developers.
User Research & Synthesis – Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
- Prepare documentation of all UIs developed
- Conduct user research and analyze user feedback against design requirements to reflect within design work.
Stakeholder Communication – Present and explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and development to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, experience, and team performance
Collaborative Design – Work alongside developers, analysts, and users in cross-functional teams.
- Work with development teams across multiple engagements to design efficient and comprehensible user interfaces given client requirements
Feedback Integration – Rapidly iterate on designs based on team, user, and stakeholder feedback.
Documentation – Maintain up-to-date design specs and explain usage intent to developers.
Prioritization – Balance multiple design tasks, track dependencies, and deliver on sprint deadlines.
Process Improvement – Recommend and lead improvements to design processes, tools, or standards.
Will work with the software development team on iOS and Android mobile development applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic/Web Design, Human Factors, Human-Centered Design, User Experience, web design/development, or IT related discipline
4+ years professional experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Must Have Knowledge/Skills:

Human-Centered Design (HCD) Principles – In-depth understanding of user needs, journey mapping, usability, accessibility, and iterative design processes.
- Experience with UI/X design, Human Factors, Human-Centered Design best practices and methodologies
Figma – High proficiency for wireframing, prototyping, collaboration, and developer handoff.
UX/UI Design Theory – Knowledge of visual hierarchy, accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive/mobile-first design principles, and other user-centered design principles
Design Documentation & Version Control – Skilled in annotating designs, maintaining revision history, and organizing reusable assets.
Basic Front-End Awareness – Foundational knowledge of HTML/CSS and how designs translate into code (without being expected to code).
Agile & Iterative Workflows – Understands how HCD fits into Agile ceremonies, sprints, backlog grooming, and facilitate working sessions.

Must Have Behaviors/Communication:

Initiative-Taker – Actively seeks out ambiguities or areas of confusion to refine and improve design outcomes.
Empathetic Designer – Designs with accessibility and diverse user experiences in mind.
Resilient to Feedback – Welcomes critique and iterates quickly without ego.
Detail-Oriented – Notices inconsistencies and proactively cleans up spacing, typography, and flows.
Adaptable – Comfortable pivoting designs or priorities as project needs evolve.
Team-Oriented – Values shared ownership and contributes to a psychologically safe, collaborative team environment.
Growth-Minded – Regularly seeks out new techniques, design trends, and tools to improve work.
Customer-Focused – Consistently centers user experience in decisions and delivers with the end-user in mind. Ability to interact, navigate and adapt to challenges in an ever-changing environment, managing expectations of customers and multiple teams.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to advocate design principles and approach
Strong organizational skills: ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage priorities effectively.

Nice To Have:

Familiar with iOS and Android design guidelines to create intuitive, user-centered mobile application interfaces

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role primarily involves sedentary work, in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role, including:

Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.
Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.
Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.
Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Benefits and Compensation Information
At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR), we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support employees' health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401k matching
Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
Wellness incentives
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 USD annually.

This salary range represents the anticipated range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

Apply Today

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, then we encourage you to apply today by submitting an application. We welcome you to explore additional job opportunities listed on our careers page https://teamibr.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

Applicants who require alternative assistance with the application or interview process may request reasonable accommodations by contacting us using the contact information provided below:

[email protected]
407.459.1830

Compliance and Regulatory Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected class in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Employment Eligibility

Employment with IBR is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program and will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law.

Please Note: Certain positions may require U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, or other government contract eligibility requirements. Such requirements will be identified in the individual job posting where applicable.

Individuals with Disabilities

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Veterans

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified protected veterans and to making reasonable accommodations to enable them to apply for positions and perform the essential functions of their jobs in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Pay Transparency

The anticipated compensation range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, retirement benefits, bonus opportunities, and other programs, where applicable. Eligibility for benefits and incentive programs is governed by the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.

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