Product Designer (Defense)

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Fitness Stipend

401(k) Match

Learning Stipend

Parental leave

Catered meals

Job summary

Applied Intuition in the United States seeks a Product Designer specializing in developer tools to shape the UX of sophisticated autonomous software platforms. You will design for products enabling development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command/control applications for commercial and defense customers.

You will lead end-to-end design, translate complex requirements into intuitive interfaces, and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and defense experts to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience establishing, running and collating user research.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design
• Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback
• Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments
• Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs
• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions

Skills

User research

Visual design

Interaction design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Prototyping

3D visualization

Geospatial data

Real-time simulation UX

Portfolio

Tools

Figma

Job description

• As a Product Designer specializing in developer tools, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience of sophisticated software platforms critical to autonomy as well as national security
• You will work on products that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command and control applications for both commercial and defense customers
• This role will be at the critical intersection of autonomy, hardware, and software
• It requires a unique blend of design expertise, an understanding of complex operational environments, and the ability to translate intricate technical requirements into intuitive and highly effective user interfaces
• You will collaborate closely with enables engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success
• Part of this role will be advocating for testing and research methodologies to prove the products meet user needs
• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design
• Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback
• Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments
• Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs
• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Applied covers 100% of the cost and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fitness Stipend: Our wellness program supports your health and fitness goals. We pay for your trainers, gym memberships, massages, and more!
• 401(k) Match: 50% employer matching to help you save money for retirement
• Learning Stipend: We invest in your learning and growth by reimbursing you for educational and training expenses
• Parental leave: 12-week, fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn child or new adopted or foster child
• Catered lunch, expensed dinner, on‑site meals and snacks

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiencesExperience establishing, running and collating user researchProficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma)4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applicationsExperience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces, demonstrating an ability to design engaging and highly responsive user experiences with complex input schemes and visual feedbackA strong portfolio showcasing a solid understanding of user‑centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design in a range of form factors, including desktop and mobileDemonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environmentMust be a U.S. CitizenMust hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceActive U.S. Government security clearanceKnowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologiesExperience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real‑time data display