Senior Engineer, Human Machine Interface (R4854)

Shield AI • Dallas, TX

17h

About The Position

We’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies. You’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing HMI/UX for aerospace, defense, or other commercial applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma (component systems, prototyping, design systems)
• Strong understanding of Human factors
• Strong understanding of Cognitive workload and situational awareness
• Strong understanding of Real-time system interfaces and data visualization
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to handle complex, ambiguous problem spaces and translate them into usable designs

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience designing interfaces for Aircraft cockpits (manned) and/or Unmanned systems / Ground Control Stations (GCS).
• Experience designing for multi-screen, touch, and hardware-integrated interfaces
• Knowledge of simulation environments or operator-in-the-loop testing
• Background in designing for degraded environments or high-stress operational contexts
• Familiarity with additional tools (e.g., Adobe CC, Principle, Framer), but Figma expertise is strongly prioritized

Responsibilities

• Engage in end-to-end design of HMI systems for UAV ground control station displays
• Translate complex system requirements into clear, intuitive, and safety-critical user interfaces
• Develop wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, pilots/operators, software developers, and human factors experts
• Apply human factors engineering principles to optimize usability, workload, and situational awareness
• Design for real-time data visualization, including telemetry, navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning tools
• Conduct usability testing, simulations, and iterative design validation
• Contribute to and maintain a design system and component library within Figma for consistency and scalability
• Work with other designers to help establish best practices in HMI/UX design

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees