Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the RoleAs UX Product Designer, you will be the voice of the operator within our Command Control platform development. You’ll lead user research, prototyping, and interface design for real-time mission and telemetry systems. You will shape how defense operators interact with autonomous systems, making complexity usable under pressure.
ResponsibilitiesUser Research & Design
Conduct interviews and usability studies with operators to map workflows and pain points.
Translate mission requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
Create interaction models optimized for stress and speed in operational environments.
Design Systems & Delivery
Develop and maintain scalable Figma component libraries.
Ensure visual consistency and accessibility across desktop and tablet interfaces.
Partner with Frontend Engineering to validate usability and fidelity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate daily with Product and Engineering to align on MVP scope and roadmap.
Advocate for the operator-first perspective in all design decisions.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or Human Factors.
Experience: 5+ years in UX design for complex, data-heavy systems (aerospace, trading, defense, or healthcare).
Technical Skills: Strong Figma skills, geospatial UI design, accessibility best practices.
Mindset: Empathy for end-users, clarity under complexity, pragmatic problem-solving.
Portfolio: Demonstrates workflow simplification in real-time or mission-critical interfaces.
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or Human Factors
- 5+ years in UX design for complex, data-heavy systems (aerospace, trading, defense, or healthcare)
- Strong Figma skills and experience maintaining component libraries
- Experience designing geospatial UIs
- Proficiency with accessibility best practices
- Portfolio demonstrating workflow simplification in real-time or mission-critical interfaces
- Empathy for end-users, clarity under complexity, and pragmatic problem-solving
- Full commitment to company mission and willingness to go the extra mile
Harmattan AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harmattan AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Harmattan AI.
-
Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay ranges are publicly shown for multiple U.S. roles (e.g., $140k–$200k base) and appear broadly in line with late‑stage startup/defense‑tech expectations based on the postings cited.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is repeatedly referenced in several job postings as part of total compensation, which can increase upside potential at a recently funded, high‑valuation company.
-
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sign‑on bonuses are explicitly mentioned in a hiring post for candidates who can start quickly, indicating the use of cash incentives in at least some hiring situations.
Harmattan AI Insights
What We Do
Harmattan AI is rising as a next-generation defense prime, building the future of autonomous warfare. We leverage AI-driven autonomy, real-time intelligence, and conflict-ready production to deliver attritable systems and autonomous mission management software. Designed for the real-world needs of warfighters, our solutions enable faster deployment, sharper decision-making, and battlefield dominance.
