Vice President, UX Lead

The Nuclear Company•Seattle, WA

4d•$250,000 - $279,000

About The Position

As Vice President of UX at The Nuclear Company, you will lead the user experience vision and strategy for Nuclear OS, the first purpose-built digital platform designed to digitize, automate, and streamline the development and deployment of fleet-scale nuclear power plants. This is a transformational leadership role where you'll build and lead a world-class UX organization that creates intuitive, mission-critical interfaces for engineers, construction teams, regulators, and project managers across multiple nuclear sites. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and nuclear industry expertise to define how the future of clean energy infrastructure is built.

Requirements

15+ years of UX/product design experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing design teams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field
Proven track record building and scaling design organizations from the ground up or through significant transformation
Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed design teams across multiple products and platforms
Experience with enterprise-scale software systems and complex data visualization for technical users
Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, technical teams, and external stakeholders
Deep expertise in user research methodologies, design thinking, and human-centered design processes
Experience establishing design systems and scaling design operations across organizations
Track record of fostering collaborative, innovative design cultures that deliver measurable business impact

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, healthcare, or financial services
Experience designing industrial, construction, or engineering software for technical professional users
Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms
Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects
Background in AI/ML product design and designing for intelligent systems
Experience with field/mobile worker applications and designing for challenging operational environments
Technical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams

Responsibilities

Drive the UX vision and roadmap for Nuclear OS as a comprehensive AI-driven digital platform that transforms nuclear construction
Define and champion design standards and best practices across the organization, establishing TNC as a leader in nuclear industry UX
Lead cross-functional collaboration between UX, software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure user-centered design is embedded throughout the organization
Partner with executive leadership to align UX strategy with business objectives and communicate the value of design to C-suite stakeholders
Work closely with Palantir Technologies to leverage their platform capabilities and shape the future of enterprise UX for data-intensive applications
Build and lead a world-class UX organization including UX designers, researchers, content strategists, and design technologists
Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid iteration that balances user needs with regulatory requirements and safety-critical design principles
Recruit, mentor, and develop top design talent to build a diverse, high-performing team capable of tackling complex nuclear industry challenges
Establish career development pathways and performance frameworks that enable designers to grow and excel
Lead large, distributed design teams across multiple projects and sites Design Excellence & Innovation
Oversee the creation of enterprise-wide design systems and component libraries that ensure consistency and efficiency across Nuclear OS applications
Champion user research and testing methodologies that deeply understand the workflows of nuclear construction professionals, field engineers, and regulatory personnel
Drive innovation in complex data visualization and project management interfaces that make nuclear construction data accessible and actionable
Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all digital products, including mobile and field applications
Lead the design of AI-native experiences that leverage machine learning and predictive analytics within the Palantir technology stack
Manage partnerships with major technology vendors, particularly Palantir Technologies, to influence product roadmaps and ensure Nuclear OS leverages best-in-class UX capabilities
Represent TNC's UX vision at industry conferences, with regulatory bodies, and to external stakeholders
Build relationships with nuclear industry professionals to ensure designs meet real-world operational needs