Product Designer (Defense)

Join our team as a Product Designer specializing in developer tools for defense applications. In this role, you will shape the user experience of sophisticated software platforms critical to autonomy and national security. You will work on products that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command and control applications. This position requires a unique blend of design expertise, an understanding of complex operational environments, and the ability to translate intricate technical requirements into intuitive user interfaces. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success.

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success.
• Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments.

• Experience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces, demonstrating an ability to design engaging and highly responsive user experiences with complex input schemes and visual feedback
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma)
• Experience establishing, running and collating user research
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences
• A strong portfolio showcasing a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design in a range of form factors, including desktop and mobile
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active U.S. Government security clearance
• Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologies
• Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display
• Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles