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National-Lab

Location: Richland, WA
Overview:
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.

Research Computing advances scientific discovery by providing computational tools and expertise to accelerate and demonstrate research outcomes. We support computationally enabled science by providing computational building blocks (e.g., HPC, Machine Learning environments, Data Management Tools etc.). In addition, we provide services, expertise, and support to researchers to optimize their use of our capabilities (e.g., Human Centered Design, UX, Software Engineering, HPC Consulting, Cloud Deployment, etc.). Lastly fostering a culture of computing through interdisciplinary collaboration, community building, and access to computational resources.

This is an opportunity for you to shape your career as you contribute to nationally significant projects, these may cover environmental remediation, carbon neutral energy solutions, secure Grid operations, national security, Operational Applications, and climate science support.

Initially you will join existing project teams, to soak up the research culture and operate within specific design, brand and guidelines and standards. As your career develops you will be given increasing autonomy to build your own opportunities within the Lab and developing opportunities for other staff to follow.

Who you are:
You are an early career UX Engineer, who is excited about engaging in the full range of User Centered Design (UCD) processes.
You are a self-starter who is passionate about demonstrating the value of user centered design advocating for the targeted audience and helping instill this mindset in development teams.
You want your career to matter and yearn to work on projects that will make the world a better place.
You relish working on broad and diverse scopes of work are excited about joining existing project teams across our research directorates.
You are a natural networker with entrepreneurial prowess.
You thrive in ambiguity. If it isn’t defined you can design it, overcoming constraints to provide the best experience
You are a communicator and storyteller, adept at presenting to executives and customers. You are also comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback with others in the UX team.
You have strong and demonstrable visual, interaction and graphic design skills.
You have a design portfolio that showcases your work.
If this sounds exciting to you, please apply!
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Responsibilities:
Defines user requirements, designs, develops design specifications, documents user stories, interaction and visual requirements, tests, and evaluates through usability studies new and existing software systems, hardware/software interfaces, and/or applications. Works collaboratively within a team to execute on the full system development lifecycle including analyzing user needs to determine technical requirements; developing technical specifications based on conceptual design and requirements; automating manual tasks; and consulting with the end user to prototype, configure, refine, test, and evaluate programs or systems to meet needs. Identifies and evaluates new technologies or methods for implementation and continuous improvement

Numerous prospects to contribute across UCD processes, performing:
User Research, Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Ideation and Innovation Process
Concept and Detailed Visual and interaction Design (high emphasis)
Rapid Prototyping
Production, Development and Measurement
Product Launch
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA -OR-
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with User Research and Analysis, Ideation, Concept and Detailed Visual Design, Rapid Prototyping, Production, Development & Measurement, and Product Launch
Experience working and influencing teams of software engineers
Experience working creatively within brand guidelines
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment:
Not applicable.
Additional Information:
Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace:
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement:
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.
Research Computing advances scientific discovery by providing computational tools and expertise to accelerate and demonstrate research outcomes. We support computationally enabled science by providing computational building blocks (e.g., HPC, Machine Learning environments, Data Management Tools etc.). In addition, we provide services, expertise, and support to researchers to optimize their use of our capabilities (e.g., Human Centered Design, UX, Software Engineering, HPC Consulting, Cloud Deployment, etc.). Lastly fostering a culture of computing through interdisciplinary collaboration, community building, and access to computational resources.
This is an opportunity for you to shape your career as you contribute to nationally significant projects, these may cover environmental remediation, carbon neutral energy solutions, secure Grid operations, national security, Operational Applications, and climate science support.
Initially you will join existing project teams, to soak up the research culture and operate within specific design, brand and guidelines and standards. As your career develops you will be given increasing autonomy to build your own opportunities within the Lab and developing opportunities for other staff to follow.
Who you are:
You are an early career UX Engineer, who is excited about engaging in the full range of User Centered Design (UCD) processes.
You are a self-starter who is passionate about demonstrating the value of user centered design advocating for the targeted audience and helping instill this mindset in development teams.
You want your career to matter and yearn to work on projects that will make the world a better place.
You relish working on broad and diverse scopes of work are excited about joining existing project teams across our research directorates.
You are a natural networker with entrepreneurial prowess.
You thrive in ambiguity. If it isn’t defined you can design it, overcoming constraints to provide the best experience
You are a communicator and storyteller, adept at presenting to executives and customers. You are also comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback with others in the UX team.
You have strong and demonstrable visual, interaction and graphic design skills.
You have a design portfolio that showcases your work.
You are an early career UX Engineer, who is excited about engaging in the full range of User Centered Design (UCD) processes.
You are a self-starter who is passionate about demonstrating the value of user centered design advocating for the targeted audience and helping instill this mindset in development teams.
You want your career to matter and yearn to work on projects that will make the world a better place.
You relish working on broad and diverse scopes of work are excited about joining existing project teams across our research directorates.
You are a natural networker with entrepreneurial prowess.
You thrive in ambiguity. If it isn’t defined you can design it, overcoming constraints to provide the best experience
You are a communicator and storyteller, adept at presenting to executives and customers. You are also comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback with others in the UX team.
You have strong and demonstrable visual, interaction and graphic design skills.
You have a design portfolio that showcases your work.
If this sounds exciting to you, please apply!
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards
Defines user requirements, designs, develops design specifications, documents user stories, interaction and visual requirements, tests, and evaluates through usability studies new and existing software systems, hardware/software interfaces, and/or applications. Works collaboratively within a team to execute on the full system development lifecycle including analyzing user needs to determine technical requirements; developing technical specifications based on conceptual design and requirements; automating manual tasks; and consulting with the end user to prototype, configure, refine, test, and evaluate programs or systems to meet needs. Identifies and evaluates new technologies or methods for implementation and continuous improvement
Numerous prospects to contribute across UCD processes, performing:
User Research, Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Ideation and Innovation Process
Concept and Detailed Visual and interaction Design (high emphasis)
Rapid Prototyping
Production, Development and Measurement
Product Launch
User Research, Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Ideation and Innovation Process
Concept and Detailed Visual and interaction Design (high emphasis)
Rapid Prototyping
Production, Development and Measurement
Product Launch
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA -OR-
PhD
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA -OR-
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with User Research and Analysis, Ideation, Concept and Detailed Visual Design, Rapid Prototyping, Production, Development & Measurement, and Product Launch
Experience working and influencing teams of software engineers
Experience working creatively within brand guidelines
Experience with User Research and Analysis, Ideation, Concept and Detailed Visual Design, Rapid Prototyping, Production, Development & Measurement, and Product Launch
Experience working and influencing teams of software engineers
Experience working creatively within brand guidelines
Not applicable.
Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

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