Senior Product Designer

Seattle, Washington / Dallas, TexasX-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Software /Full Time Employee /On-siteShield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 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 displaysTranslate complex system requirements into clear, intuitive, and safety-critical user interfacesDevelop wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using FigmaCollaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, pilots/operators, software developers, and human factors expertsApply human factors engineering principles to optimize usability, workload, and situational awarenessDesign for real-time data visualization, including telemetry, navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning toolsConduct usability testing, simulations, and iterative design validationContribute to and maintain a design system and component library within Figma for consistency and scalabilityWork with other designers to help establish best practices in HMI/UX designAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.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 factorsCognitive workload and situational awarenessReal-time system interfaces and data visualizationExperience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teamsAbility to handle complex, ambiguous problem spaces and translate them into usable designsPreferred 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 interfacesKnowledge of simulation environments or operator-in-the-loop testingBackground in designing for degraded environments or high-stress operational contextsFamiliarity with additional tools (e.g., Adobe CC, Principle, Framer), but Figma expertise is strongly prioritized$129,000 - $194,000 a year#LI-AA1#LCFull-time regular employee offer package:Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + EquityTemporary 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.###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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.