Product Designer, Defense

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Designer specializing in developer tools, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience of sophisticated software platforms critical to autonomy as well as national security. You will work on products that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command and control applications for both commercial and defense customers. This role will be at the critical intersection of autonomy, hardware, and software. It requires a unique blend of design expertise, an understanding of complex operational environments, and the ability to translate intricate technical requirements into intuitive and highly effective user interfaces. You will collaborate closely with enables engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success. Part of this role will be advocating for testing and research methodologies to prove the products meet user needs.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications
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
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
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma)
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environment
Experience establishing, running and collating user research
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display.
Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologies.
Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design
Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions
Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback
Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments
Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs
Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products
Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions