Shield AI · 1 week ago
Senior–Staff Product Designer (R3822)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $245K/yr
6+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Staff Designer to lead design efforts for next-generation UAS control software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered design solutions and enhance operator experience in high-stakes environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead design efforts for key GCS capabilities, ensuring user needs are met across the full development lifecycle
Collaborate with engineering, autonomy, product, and test teams to gather system constraints and translate them into user-centered design solutions
Influence cross-functional planning, roadmap prioritization, and long-term product vision
Drive the end-to-end design process—from concept, wireframes, and prototypes to detailed UI specs and implementation support
Regularly test and iterate on designs with real users, incorporating feedback to improve usability and mission effectiveness
Help define and maintain a coherent visual and interaction language that supports real-time control, situational awareness, and operational trust
Advocate for operator experience and usability in high-stakes environments where clarity, speed, and precision are critical
Contribute to the evolution of our design systems, tooling, and cross-platform interface strategy
Travel to test flights to perform operator research and support the rollout of new GCS features
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of design, HCI, or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 4 years of experience; or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience leading end-to-end product design across complex features or products
Proven track record designing complex, interactive systems—especially in domains involving spatial data, control interfaces, or high information density
Demonstrated expertise in Figma as a primary design tool for creating scalable, system-driven designs
Deep experience working within cross-functional teams, synthesizing and input from Product Management and Engineering
Experience conducting usability testing and integrating user feedback into iterative design cycles
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design rationale and tradeoffs
Ability to work efficiently, demonstrating bias for action in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Preferred
Experience designing interfaces for real-time control systems (e.g., UAS, robotics, vehicles, or aviation platforms)
Familiarity with military or mission-critical systems and operator workflows
Understanding of design constraints imposed by low-latency or high-performance software systems
Exposure to 2D/3D mapping, telemetry visualization, or command-and-control interfaces
Familiarity with web-based frontends (React, WebGL, etc.) or embedded UI technologies
Familiarization with, and experience implementing, Military Standards (MIL-STDs) to product design
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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