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LMI · 1 day ago

Human-Centered Design (HCD) Engineer

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation. The Human-Centered Design (HCD) Engineer will support the Army Training Information System (ATIS) program by applying human-centered design principles to create user-focused solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with user needs.
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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Apply human-centered design principles to discover, define, conceive, prototype, and test user-focused solutions
Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, journey mapping, and usability testing across diverse user groups
Translate research insights into user personas, experience maps, workflows, and user stories that guide development
Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure
Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives)
Participate in cross-team UX design reviews and ensure alignment across features and capabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including testing, training, product owners, and developers to ensure user-focused delivery
Support continuous discovery and design activities that align with the SAFe Lean UX model and Design Thinking principles
Work with the Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owners, and Product Managers to ensure user experience is a strategic priority

Qualification

Human-Centered DesignUser ResearchAgile DevelopmentDesign ToolsSAFe MethodologyAccessibility StandardsCommunication SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Human-Centered Design, Interaction Design, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
5+ years of experience designing user-centered software solutions, preferably within an Agile or SAFe development environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating user research, design process, and successful product outcomes
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro)
Familiarity with SAFe roles, ceremonies, and tools (e.g., Gitlab, Jira, Confluence)
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Master's or advanced degree in Human-Centered Design, Interaction Design, UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
Human-Centered Design Practitioner certification
SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Practitioner, SAFe Agile Product Manager, SAFe Lean UX)
Experience designing for enterprise-level software, cloud platforms, or government systems
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG), inclusive design, and Section 508 compliance
Experience working with Agile Release Trains and participating in PI Planning and ART syncs

Company

LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.25M
Key Investors
Mission Daybreak
2022-09-19Grant· $0.25M
2022-07-12Private Equity
2020-12-21Acquired

Leadership Team

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Joshua Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
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Zaki Saleh
Senior Vice President Health & Civilian Market
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