Product Designer

Harmattan AI; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a UX Product Designer to enhance the Command Control platform. You will lead user research and interface design, optimizing interactions for defense operators. Candidates should have 7-10 years of UX experience in complex environments, proficiency in Figma, and a strong portfolio demonstrating workflow simplification. The position is full-time and based in Washington DC, with a salary range of $145K-$185K plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in UX design for complex, data-heavy systems.
• Empathy for end-users and clarity under complexity.
• Portfolio must demonstrate workflow simplification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and usability studies with operators.
• Translate mission requirements into wireframes and prototypes.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams daily.

Skills

Figma skills

Geospatial UI design

Accessibility best practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or Human Factors

Job description

About Us

At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments of new defense products based on recent robotics and AI developments, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you are interested in a career in a highly technical environment, thrive on pushing boundaries, and want to achieve ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As UX Product Designer, you will be the voice of the operator within our Command Control platform development. You’ll lead user research, prototyping, and interface design for real-time mission and telemetry systems. You will shape how defense operators interact with autonomous systems, making complexity usable under pressure.

Responsibilities

User Research & Design

• Conduct interviews and usability studies with operators to map workflows and pain points.

• Translate mission requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.

• Create interaction models optimized for stress and speed in operational environments.

Design Systems & Delivery

• Develop and maintain scalable Figma component libraries.

• Ensure visual consistency and accessibility across desktop and tablet interfaces.

• Partner with Frontend Engineering to validate usability and fidelity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate daily with Product and Engineering to align on MVP scope and roadmap.

• Advocate for the operator-first perspective in all design decisions.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or Human Factors.

• Experience: 7–10 years in UX design for complex, data-heavy systems (aerospace, trading, defense, or healthcare).

• Technical Skills: Strong Figma skills, geospatial UI design, accessibility best practices.

• Mindset: Empathy for end-users, clarity under complexity, pragmatic problem-solving.

• Portfolio: Demonstrates workflow simplification in real-time or mission-critical interfaces.

• Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.

Location and Commitments

• Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

• Work Schedule: Washington DC (on-site preferred)

• Compensation: $145K-$185K + equity + benefits

• Start Date: November 2025

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.