UX Product Designer, National Security

San Mateo · USD 150,000-200,000 / year · 3-6 years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

The UX Product Designer will design interfaces for autonomous flying robots, focusing on building trust and system transparency for users in national security and defense.
This role involves translating complex technological requirements into intuitive, reliable, and beautiful cross-platform experiences for Web, Mobile, and Ground Control Stations.
You will collaborate with Design Leadership, Product Managers, and Engineers to map out Critical User Journeys and solve complex problems in high-stress environments.

Own the UX execution for key features on core platforms, including remote operations.
Design interfaces for remote hardware sensing, 3D spatial awareness, and AI-driven missions.
Communicate and defend design rationale using user data and system logic to align with Engineering and Product Management.
Build high-fidelity prototypes to test assumptions and leverage AI tools to accelerate design processes.
Participate in on-site customer visits to understand chaotic, high-stress environments and inform design decisions.
Map out Critical User Journeys (CUJs) for cross-platform experiences.
Translate complex autonomous systems into streamlined tactical workflows to improve operator decision-making.

3-6 years of hands-on UX/UI product design experience.
Proven experience translating product requirements into clear design concepts and specifications that have been built and shipped.
Portfolio demonstrating high bar for visual design, complex systems architecture, and attention to detail.
Experience designing for technical tools used in the real world, such as mapping/navigation apps or IoT/hardware-connected tools.
Ability to quickly mock up interactive prototypes to prove concepts.
Must be based onsite at least 3 days/week at Skydio HQ in San Mateo, CA.