Senior Product Designer (R4854)

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. 

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

Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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

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