Applied Intuition

Product Designer, Defense

Applied Intuition$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience as a Product Designer or similar role focused on complex software applications.
  • Experience with automotive products or interactive real-time simulation interfaces.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design principles across different form factors.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma.
  • Excellent communication skills to present and articulate design decisions across various teams.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
  • Experience with user research methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design process from concept to launch, encompassing user research and final visual design.
  • Translate technical requirements into user-centric design solutions.
  • Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes for feedback.
  • Conduct user research with commercial and defense personnel to identify pain points.
  • Work iteratively with cross-functional teams to refine designs.
  • Maintain a consistent design system for multiple products.
  • Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Equity options and/or restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Learning and wellness stipends.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
As a Product Designer specializing in developer tools, you will be instrumental in shaping the user experience of sophisticated software platforms critical to autonomy as well as national security. You will work on products that enable the development, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous systems and command and control applications for both commercial and defense customers. This role will be at the critical intersection of autonomy, hardware, and software. It requires a unique blend of design expertise, an understanding of complex operational environments, and the ability to translate intricate technical requirements into intuitive and highly effective user interfaces. You will collaborate closely with enables engineers, product managers, and defense experts to deliver groundbreaking solutions that directly impact mission success. Part of this role will be advocating for testing and research methodologies to prove the products meet user needs. At Applied Intuition, you will: • Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design • Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions • Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback • Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments • Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs • Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products • Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions We're looking for someone who has: • 4+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications • Experience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces, demonstrating an ability to design engaging and highly responsive user experiences with complex input schemes and visual feedback • A strong portfolio showcasing a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design in a range of form factors, including desktop and mobile • Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environment • Experience establishing, running and collating user research Security Requirements: • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here. Nice to have: • Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display. • Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologies. • Active U.S. Government security clearance. Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a software company that provides a simulation platform for autonomous vehicles. The platform allows developers to test and validate their autonomous vehicle software in a virtual environment before deploying it on real vehicles. Applied Intuition was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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