Senior Human Machine Interface Designer (R4854)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves developing user interfaces for next-generation Ground Control Station applications for unmanned aerial systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HMI/UX design and experience with real-time systems.

You will be critical in creating intuitive, safety-focused interfaces and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. This full-time position includes competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience designing HMI/UX for aerospace or defense.
• Experience working with complex systems and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of cognitive workload and situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the end-to-end design of HMI systems for UAV ground control.
• Translate complex requirements into intuitive user interfaces.
• Conduct usability testing and iterative design validation.

Skills

Proficiency in Figma

Experience with human factors engineering

Real-time data visualization

Cross-disciplinary engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe CC

Principle

Framer

Job description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.

You’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.

What you’ll do:

• Engage in end-to-end design of HMI systems for UAV ground control station displays
• Translate complex system requirements into clear, intuitive, and safety-critical user interfaces
• Develop wireframes, user flows, high‑fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems engineers, pilots/operators, software developers, and human factors experts
• Apply human factors engineering principles to optimize usability, workload, and situational awareness
• Design for real‑time data visualization, including telemetry, navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning tools
• Conduct usability testing, simulations, and iterative design validation
• Contribute to and maintain a design system and component library within Figma for consistency and scalability
• Work with other designers to help establish best practices in HMI/UX design

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing HMI/UX for aerospace, defense, or other commercial applications.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Figma (component systems, prototyping, design systems)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Human factors
  • Cognitive workload and situational awareness
  • Real‑time system interfaces and data visualization
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to handle complex, ambiguous problem spaces and translate them into usable designs

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience designing interfaces for:
  • Aircraft cockpits (manned) and/or Unmanned systems / Ground Control Stations (GCS).
• Experience designing for multi‑screen, touch, and hardware‑integrated interfaces
• Knowledge of simulation environments or operator‑in‑the‑loop testing
• Background in designing for degraded environments or high‑stress operational contexts
• Familiarity with additional tools (e.g., Adobe CC, Principle, Framer), but Figma expertise is strongly prioritized

Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Benefits and EEO Statement

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.