Principal UI/UX Designer, Public Sector

Lead UI/UX design for Missionforce across defense and aerospace domains, guiding end-to-end experience initiatives and partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype high-fidelity interfaces.

Location & Compensation

• Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 197,300 - 344,700 per year
• Experience: 10+ years

Responsibilities

• Shaped UI/UX for Missionforce products that support mission-critical work across DoD, Intelligence Community, aerospace, and allied nations
• Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to develop new design patterns and bring bold ideas to life
• Led the team in articulating a compelling product vision with expert visualization, thought leadership, and close partnership with product and technology leaders
• Oversaw end-to-end experience design from storyboards and journey maps to high-fidelity mockups and functional prototypes
• Directed the team in defining and refining the product vision, leveraging strong visualization skills and collaboration with product and technology partners
• Engaged fully in the end-to-end design process to ensure cohesive user experiences across all touchpoints

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience designing and delivering products end-to-end as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience in or adjacent to secure environments
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen living on U.S. soil with no dual citizenship and able to meet customer and government screening standards
• Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred

Technologies

• Figma
• Cursor
• Replit
• LLMs

Benefits

• Time off programs
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program

Job Category

• User Experience

Mission Impact

• Deep understanding of user-centered design methods and best practices
• Experimental mindset with AI tools (examples: Cursor, Replit, or LLMs) to explore, prototype, or automate design workflows
• Prototyping and curiosity about how emerging tech can solve user problems
• Systems thinking to improve the entire user flow, not just a single feature
• Strategic influence, thriving in fast-paced environments and building consensus amid ambiguity
• Craft and visual excellence with tools like Figma and the ability to rapidly learn new tools
• Strong communication and active listening to build trust across Engineering and Product Management
• Ethics and equality mindset, ensuring AI-driven experiences are designed responsibly and inclusively

Accommodations

• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal Civilian agencies
• Background in defense or aerospace industries or operational military/logistics experience
• Familiarity with IL5/IL6/CNSS #1253 requirements or deployment to classified environments