Applied Intuition
Product Designer, Defense
$140K–$160K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 22, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in design or relevant field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
About the job
Designs developer tools and command-and-control software for commercial and defense autonomy applications, translating complex operational needs into effective interfaces.
What you'll do
- Lead end-to-end design, including research, prototyping, testing, and visual design.
- Research user workflows and translate technical and operational requirements into intuitive designs.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and defense experts; maintain a scalable design system.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications.
- Bachelor's degree in design or a relevant field.
- Experience with automotive products, video game UX, or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces.
- Strong portfolio and proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).
Nice to have
- Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display.
- Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or defense technologies; active U.S. Government security clearance.
Pay
$140K – $160K USD base salary
Tools
Figma
AI focus
Designs software platforms that enable development, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems; no direct AI-development duties are stated.
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