Product Designer, Defense

The role

You will shape the user experience of software platforms for autonomy and national security. You will work on products for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems and command and control applications.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch
• Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into design solutions
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes
• Conduct user research with commercial and defense personnel
• Work iteratively with product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts
• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications
• Bachelors' degree in design or relevant field
• Experience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces
• A strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design for desktop and mobile
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• 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 have

• 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

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.