UX Product Designer — Autonomous Defense & National Security

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a UX Designer to craft intuitive interfaces for autonomous drones and AI‑driven missions. You will map critical user journeys across web, mobile, and control stations, partnering with Design Leadership, PMs, and Engineers to deliver trusted, high‑quality experiences.

You’ll own complex features, build high‑fidelity prototypes, and incorporate field insights from on-site visits to sharpen decision workflows for operators in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on UX/UI product design experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-fidelity craft and complex systems.
• Proficient in translating requirements into design specs for engineering.
• Experience designing for technical tools used in real-world environments.
• Strong communication and ability to defend design decisions with data.

Responsibilities

• Own UX execution for key features on core platforms.
• Design interfaces for remote operations and autonomous robots.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes to test assumptions quickly.
• Engage in field visits to capture on-site insights.
• Collaborate with Design Leadership, PMs, and Engineers.

Skills

UX/UI design

Prototyping

User research

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Skydio is seeking a UX Designer to craft intuitive interfaces for autonomous drones and AI‑driven missions. You will map critical user journeys across web, mobile, and control stations, partnering with Design Leadership, PMs, and Engineers to deliver trusted, high‑quality experiences.

You’ll own complex features, build high‑fidelity prototypes, and incorporate field insights from on-site visits to sharpen decision workflows for operators in demanding environments.