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UX Engineer, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)
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Job Overview
Thecset.georgetown.edu, under the School of Foreign Service, is hiring a UX Engineer. In this role, the UX Engineer will own UX improvements end-to end, from user research and prototyping through implementation and release. They will be part of CSET’s cset.georgetown.edu/research-topic/data/; working collaboratively with software engineers, data scientists, and research fellows to design, build, improve, and maintain user-friendly and accessible websites and dynamic interfaces for our cset.georgetown.edu/emerging-technology-observatory/. The UX Engineer will also partner with CSET’s Communications team and external web vendor to support appealing and consistent design, implementation, and user experience across CSET’s digital presence.
About CSET & the Emerging Technology Observatory:
CSET is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers. CSET currently focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and biotechnology. CSET is located in Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus near Union Station. Members of our team are challenged with meaningful work, offered ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning, and contribute to a collegial and engaging environment where they can thrive. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
CSET’s eto.tech/ is a free public platform for data and insight on critical emerging technology issues. Building on CSET’s unique data and analytic capabilities, ETO provides analytic tools and datasets to help users across government, academia, nonprofits and the private sector understand and act on global emerging technology trends.
Important Note: Please visit cset.georgetown.edu/careers for more detailed information on role responsibilities and application instructions.
Responsibilities/Work Interactions
The UX Engineer will report to the Director of Data Science and Research and will be responsible for:
Building, testing, and deploying front-end code (primarily using React; other frameworks as needed) for ETO websites and other CSET digital products;
Designing and conducting user research (e.g., interviews) and translating findings into actionable UX recommendations and priorities;
Coordinating with the Data Team, Communications Team, and CSET’s web vendor to drive cohesive, visually consistent UI/UX improvements across ETO and CSET websites and digital products;
Partnering with stakeholders to select and prioritize features that address user needs while aligning with CSET’s brand;
Implementing design and usability improvements on wireframes, product prototypes (betas), released products, and digital platforms;
Creating mockups and delivering production-ready code, sites, and interfaces;
Developing and conducting usability and accessibility testing plans, including ensuring compliance for all releases; and
Supporting and streamlining digital publication workflows for CSET products, including integration of interactive data visualizations.
Monitoring trends and developments in AI, ML, biotechnology, and national security policy
Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues
Upholding CSET’s mission, values and cset.georgetown.edu/careers#Culture-Statement
Additional duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree;
A minimum of 7 years of user interface design and development experience (can include graduate coursework);
Proficiency in Javascript, HTML, and CSS;
Experience using Figma or similar tools for prototyping and collaboration;
Experience using modern frameworks such as React (via Gatsby, Next.js, or similar) or astro.build/;
Experience working in a cloud-hosted environment (e.g, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or similar)
Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative team environment, with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
High degree of flexibility as requirements and priorities evolve;
Clear written and verbal communication;
Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven;
Alignment with CSET’s mission, values and cset.georgetown.edu/careers#Culture-Statement;
Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
This position is based in the United States and offers no relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for a specialty-occupation sponsorship and, accordingly, this position requires that all applicants be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University.
This position is designated as hybrid, which means candidates will be expected to work from CSET’s D.C. office at least 2-3 days per week.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
Our ideal applicant would have at least 1-2 of the following additional skills:
Knowledge of front-end testing and CI/CD workflows
Experience with SQL and Python, or interest in learning
Experience working in Google Cloud Platform, or interest in learning
Experience writing technical documentation
Experience collaborating on GitHub
Application Instructions
Please note that we only consider complete applications, which include:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter that addresses why you are interested in CSET and this role, specifically.
Design portfolio; can include case studies, shipped product links, or other meaningful work samples.
Please feel free to include the link to your design portfolio in your resume/CV or cover letter.
Applicants who proceed beyond the phone screen will be required to complete a take-home exercise.
For ease of reviewing all submissions, we ask that candidates submit all application materials, resume, and cover letter, including a link to your design portfolio/work sample, as a single document in Workday. PDF or DOCX formats are accepted.
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Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
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Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $80,429.00 – $157,238.93
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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