UX Designer - 100% Remote

About the Company

Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company focused on developing and deploying secure software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans, the company helps organizations accelerate software development and deployment while supporting U.S. national security and its allies.

About the Role

Second Front Systems is seeking a UX Designer to strengthen its product organization and customer-facing capabilities. This role focuses on designing interfaces and workflows for classified defense operations, balancing complex defense technology requirements with software usability.

You will translate mission and compliance requirements into intuitive product experiences, conduct user research, and collaborate with product leaders, engineers, and end-user communities. Your work will help ensure that applications remain accessible, reliable, and effective in demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive prompt-to-prototype workflows using Claude Design and Claude Code to translate user needs and technical requirements into functional prototypes and high-fidelity interfaces.
• Work closely with engineering teams through rapid feedback cycles to build, test, and refine interactive prototypes and production features using AI tools.
• Own the end-to-end user experience for deployment, configuration, and accreditation workflows within the customer application.
• Translate complex compliance and technical requirements into intuitive, accessible user journeys in collaboration with product managers and domain experts.
• Conduct user research through interviews, usability testing, and surveys to identify pain points and validate design decisions.
• Maintain and expand the design system to support visual quality, accessibility, and consistent interactions.
• Promote user-centered design throughout the product lifecycle while balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and delivery speed.
• Represent operator needs in product decisions and collaborate with product leadership, engineering, and end-user communities.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or UI Designer working on complex web applications or SaaS products.
• Proficiency with Claude Design, Claude Code, and Figma for prompt-to-prototype workflows and design systems.
• Ability to work synchronously with AI-assisted engineering teams in fast-paced, collaborative Agile environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design processes, problem-solving, and experience simplifying complex technical workflows into user-friendly applications.
• Experience conducting user research and translating feedback into actionable design improvements.
• Strong understanding of information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, and user-centered design principles.
• Familiarity with government compliance frameworks such as ATO, FedRAMP, or NIST 800-53, along with accreditation workflows.
• U.S. citizenship, required due to government contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

The position does not specify additional preferred qualifications.

Location & Work Arrangement

Candidates must reside in one of the following approved hiring hubs:

• Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.
• Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
• Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

Flexible remote work opportunities are available.

Compensation

Base salary range: $120,000–$145,000.

Final compensation will depend on professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. The position may also include eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses.

What Success Looks Like

• Taking a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth.
• Focusing on action and tangible, measurable results.
• Working as a team member while demonstrating personal responsibility and autonomy.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution.
• Wellness benefits, including a One Medical membership, mental health resources, and family planning support.
• Equity incentive plan.
• New-hire technology and home office stipend.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Flexible paid time off and all federal holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible remote work opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Second Front Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

State Notices

Colorado: Applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from uploaded documents, in accordance with Colorado law.

Maryland: Maryland law prohibits employers from requiring prospective or current employees to submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test as a condition of employment. Violations are classified as misdemeanors and may result in a fine of up to $100.