Defense Tech UX/UI Intern: Real-World Interfaces

Allen Control Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Control Systems seeks a UI/UX Design Intern to help design interfaces for Android, tablet, embedded, and internal tools. You will translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences and collaborate with engineers to bring designs to life.

You'll contribute to real-time systems, build wireframes and prototypes in Figma, and join a cross-functional team of designers, product managers, and engineers. This is a paid Summer 2027 internship in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, HCI, Interaction Design, CS, or Software Engineering.
• Coursework, projects, or internships in UI/UX, interaction design, product design, or front-end/mobile development.
• A portfolio or examples of work demonstrating your approach to solving user problems through design.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma or similar software.
• Interest in designing interfaces for technical, real-time, or complex systems.
• Strong attention to detail and an instinct for creating simple, intuitive user experiences.
• Curiosity about how software is built and a willingness to work closely with engineers.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and how UI connects to application logic.
• A builder's mindset: you'll rather create something, get feedback, and iterate than wait for a perfect spec.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain the thinking behind your design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on UI for Android, tablet, embedded, and internal apps.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement designs using Jetpack Compose and Android UI frameworks.
• Work with product managers and engineers to translate user needs into design solutions.
• Design for real-time systems emphasizing responsiveness, clarity, and reliability.
• Explore interaction patterns for touchscreens, gamepads, controllers.
• Help establish and maintain design systems across applications.
• Participate in user feedback, usability testing, and iterative reviews.
• Contribute to the full product development cycle from concept to refinement.
• Communicate design decisions and incorporate feedback.

Skills

UI/UX design

Front-end development

Portfolio

Figma

Communication skills

Education

UX/UI Design, HCI, Interaction Design, CS, or Software Engineering

Tools

Android

Jetpack Compose

Kotlin

Job description

Allen Control Systems seeks a UI/UX Design Intern to help design interfaces for Android, tablet, embedded, and internal tools. You will translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences and collaborate with engineers to bring designs to life.

You'll contribute to real-time systems, build wireframes and prototypes in Figma, and join a cross-functional team of designers, product managers, and engineers. This is a paid Summer 2027 internship in Austin, TX.