Product Designer @ Harmattan AI
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About Us
At Harmattan AI, we are a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Driven by rigorous engineering developments in robotics and AI, we are on a steep growth trajectory. If you thrive in a highly technical environment and enjoy pushing boundaries, we want to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Product Designer, you will be the voice of the operator within our Command Control platform development. You will lead user research, prototyping, and interface design for real-time mission and telemetry systems, shaping how defense operators interact with autonomous systems under pressure.
Responsibilities
- User Research & Design: Conduct interviews and usability studies to map operator workflows and pain points. Translate mission requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and design systems. Create interaction models optimized for high-stress operational environments.
- Design Systems & Delivery: Develop and maintain scalable Figma component libraries. Ensure visual consistency and accessibility across desktop and tablet interfaces. Collaborate with Frontend Engineering to validate usability and fidelity.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work daily with Product and Engineering teams to align on MVP scope and roadmap. Advocate for the operator-first perspective in every design decision.
Candidate Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or Human Factors.
- Experience: 7–10 years in UX design for complex, data-heavy systems (aerospace, trading, defense, or healthcare).
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Figma, geospatial UI design, and accessibility best practices.
- Mindset: Empathy for end-users, clarity under complexity, and pragmatic problem-solving.
- Portfolio: Must demonstrate workflow simplification in real-time or mission-critical interfaces.
- Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission with ambition and operational excellence.
Location and Commitments
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Washington DC (on-site preferred) with a competitive compensation package of $145K-$185K plus equity and benefits. The start date is November 2025.
Key skills/competency
- User Research
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- Figma
- Geospatial UI
- Accessibility
- HCI
- Cross-Functional
- Operational Design
How to Get Hired at Harmattan AI
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Tailor your experience to include relevant UX design work.
- Showcase Projects: Highlight usable designs and component library contributions.
- Emphasize Collaboration: Detail cross-functional teamwork in your application.
- Prepare for Interviews: Be ready to discuss operator research and design decisions.