2026 Product Experience Designer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Product Experience Designer for the Engineering Applications Department (EAD) in the Information Systems Cyber Division (ISCD). The position is full time, onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. Product Experience Designer will create world-class user experiences for complex space systems. EAD develops cutting-edge visualization tools, from sophisticated web and desktop applications to immersive experiences, that transform complex engineering data into intuitive interfaces for critical decision-making in civil, commercial, and national security space programs. You will work closely with product experience designers and other engineers to translate customer needs into innovative design solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or Interactive Design or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university, pursuing or conferring within 12 months.
0-1 year of industry work experience
Experience carrying designs from start to finish, from wireframes to delivery of final high-fidelity UI mockups
Strong understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
Demonstrated ability in user research methodologies, usability testing, user-centered design principles and frameworks, rapid prototyping, and accessibility
Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. in Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or Interactive Design
Proven experience with one or more of the following applications / methodologies: -Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Claude, or similar design tools
Game engine development (Unity, Unreal Engine), 3D visualization environments, and AR/VR/XR
Web development, WebXR, WebGL, and interactive websites
3D software like Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, or equivalent modeling tools
Proficient skills in motion design using After Effects, Rive, Cinema 4D, or similar tools
Experience establishing and maintaining rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages
Self-starter who is motivated, confident, and has the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Proven ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives
Current DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Build responsive, accessible, high-performance front-end interfaces with exceptional attention to detail
Develop and implement intuitive experiences for game engine applications, advanced visualization software, and immersive technologies
Partner with developers, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to align vision and deliver cohesive solutions
Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and user empathy

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect