Product Designer

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Designer to shape the user experience across Firestorm’s software portfolio, including our manufacturing intelligence platform – Crucible – and our suite of Tactical Apps (ArcTAK, Ignite, and WarRoom). As a member of our Product team, you will be responsible for translating complex manufacturing and defense workflows into clean, intuitive interfaces that operators rely on in contested environments. This role requires someone who is comfortable interacting with front-line personnel, synthesizing field observations into actionable design decisions, and dealing with the ambiguity of a fast-moving startup environment. You should have a strong sense of ownership, a bias toward action, and the ability to work across disciplines – partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Business Development to deliver production-ready interfaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industrial Design, or a related field
4+ years of experience in UX/UI design for complex software products, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Proficiency with modern design tools (Figma preferred) and the ability to produce wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
Demonstrated experience designing for data-dense, workflow-driven applications (e.g., enterprise SaaS, manufacturing, logistics, or operations tools)
Strong understanding of interaction design principles, information architecture, and responsive/adaptive design patterns
Experience conducting user research – including field observation, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews – and translating findings into design decisions
Ability to work cross-functionally with Product Management and Engineering, communicating design rationale clearly and incorporating technical constraints
Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration cycles in a startup environment; you don’t wait for perfect requirements to start designing
Strong visual design sensibility with attention to typography, layout, color, and hierarchy

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience in UX/UI design with increasing scope and ownership
Experience designing for manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or industrial environments where operators interact with software under real-world constraints
Familiarity with MES/MRP systems, shop floor workflows, or production management software
Experience designing for tablet-first and offline-capable interfaces
Demonstrated fluency with AI-assisted design and prototyping tools, with a track record of using them to accelerate iteration and improve design quality
Background working with design systems and component libraries at scale
Understanding of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user skill levels
Experience supporting business development with visual storytelling, demo assets, or customer-facing prototypes
Background in startup or high-growth environments
Passion for building tools that serve operators in complex, real-world environments

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product and Engineering Leadership to design intuitive workflows for complex manufacturing and defense operations.
Champion emerging best practices around AI-assisted prototyping to quickly iterate.
Document design decisions and maintain design specifications to ensure clean engineering handoff.
Conduct user research and translate findings into design solutions that balance usability, feasibility, and business impact.
Design for constrained environments – tablet interfaces on the factory floor, offline-capable workflows, low-bandwidth field conditions, and multi-persona access models.
Support the maturation of a design system that maintains consistency across Firestorm’s brand.
Help establish UX standards and processes for the design function at Firestorm.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November and December
Generous Parental Leave
Lifestyle Spending Account
FSA, DCFSA, and HSA options
Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance
Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family
Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more, plus additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support