Posted 3 months ago
Senior Human Factors Engineering (UX/HCI, GUI Design)
@ General Dynamics Missions System International
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is hiring a senior Operator Interface and GUI Designer for its Land & Joint Solutions business area. The role is a technical lead and mentor in the UX, Human Factors and Design group, designing complex military software and firmware interfaces under SAFe. It is an individual contributor role with a salary range of $110,000 to $125,000.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical HCI leadership across product roadmaps
- Coach and mentor junior GUI designers
- Design GUI firmware for military embedded devices and complex software
- Conduct usability testing and user-centred design
- Prepare interface specifications and design documentation
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, HCI, software engineering or industrial design
- Experience designing front-end interfaces for complex software or firmware
- Experience with human factors teams and user-centred design
- Proficiency in Axure, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop
- Experience with AI/ML models preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Industrial Design |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support |
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General Dynamics Missions System International
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We develop mission critical solutions for those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in.
Full company description
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles. Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
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- Communication Hardware
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- Other recorded names
- General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
- General Dynamics Missions System International
- General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Specialties
- Communications / RF Networking
- C4ISR
- Cyber Security and Network Defense
- Maritime & Underwater Systems
- Platform Integration
- Training
- Modeling and Simulation
- Intel
- Intelligence
- Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)
- Platform Integration
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At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Chantilly, Virginia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | Communications / RF NetworkingC4ISRCyber Security and Network DefenseMaritime & Underwater SystemsPlatform IntegrationTrainingModeling and SimulationIntelIntelligenceSurveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) |
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Company Description
Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.
At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology. we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.
Job Description
GDMS-C currently has a requirement for a senior Operator Interface and Graphical User Interface (GUI) Designer within the Land & Joint Solutions Business Area. This role will act as a technical lead and mentor within the UX, Human Factors + Design group, providing hands-on design expertise, coaching, and guidance to more junior designers while remaining an individual contributor role without direct people-management responsibilities.
Typical Duties
The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general will include:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in human computer interaction as it applies to application and product development roadmaps and lifecycles, best practices, and innovation in coordination with User Experience and Human Factors leaders and Product Owners.
- Coach, train, and mentor junior GUI designers by sharing design practices, reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and helping build capability across the team.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary integrated project team environment and support designers in understanding project context, user needs, design rationale, and development constraints.
- Work within the UX, Human Factors + Design group to develop specialized Graphical User Interface (GUI) firmware on military embedded hardware devices or software designs for complex applications using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development process.
- Ability to understand and create a cohesive approach to information management of complex systems.
- Lead aspects of concept exploration and development by facilitating design discussions, guiding design approaches, and helping junior designers translate user needs into practical interface concepts.
- Understand how to employ and champion machine learning, AI, and automation in applications, with the ability to coach others on appropriate use, design implications, and user-centred implementation.
- Identify and create software user interface requirements and analysis of implementation.
- Employs a user centred design philosophy that focuses on designs that meet the needs of the end users, that employs and understands usability testing.
- Prepare, review, and provide feedback on design documents, prototypes, and interface specifications to support quality, consistency, and knowledge transfer across the team.
- Develop and share training materials, design examples, standards, and reusable guidance to help junior designers build confidence and deliver consistent, high-quality GUI and UX outputs.
- Document the analysis, design and test activities in accordance with development standards.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- Passion for GUI design, UX, and/or Human Computer Interaction, with experience providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to designers.
- Experience designing front-end user interfaces for complex software or firmware products, from concept through low- to high-fidelity designs.
- Ability to build shared design practices, reusable standards, and team capability to improve quality and consistency.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain design rationale and influence without direct supervisory authority.
- Experience working with human factors or human systems teams and applying user-centred design practices.
- Experience using GUI prototyping and design tools such as Axure, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar.
- Ability to translate GUI designs into clear assets, specifications, and guidance for development teams.
- Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Industrial Design or applicable scientific discipline is required.
Additional Information
The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
- Relevant experience
- Technical and non-technical skills
- Education and certifications
Benefits
As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.
Why join us?
- Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
- Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensure every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
- Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. You’ll work on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and provide opportunities to learn from experienced mentors and grow as an early-career professional. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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