Product Designer
Swarm Aero, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Swarm Aero is at the forefront of redefining air power, developing the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network globally. We are rapidly progressing towards launching the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, along with the advanced Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of diverse autonomous assets, enabling human operators to achieve unprecedented results.
Our team boasts experience in building and exiting multiple startups, negotiating defense deals worth billions, and designing and constructing over 30 innovative aircraft. Our expertise spans top aerospace companies such as Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
We're building software that operators depend on in high-stakes, real-time environments where ambiguity is the norm and the cost of getting it wrong is high. We need a Product Manager who has been in the room when things go sideways and knows how to build systems that don't. This is not a role for someone learning the craft. It's a role for someone who's already done it under pressure.
What You’ll Do Design System & Visual Consistency
Develop and maintain a scalable design system
Elevate visual and interaction consistency across the platform
Refactor complex UI panels for clarity and consistency
Operator Discovery & Usability
Travel on-site to work with operators and capture feedback
Conduct structured usability testing with operators and incorporate findings design improvements
Translate field observations and operator behavior into design improvements
Interaction Design & Prototyping
Design intuitive workflows across a variety of mission profiles and user roles
Prototype new interaction patterns for multi-domain, heterogeneous control
Improve information hierarchy in dense, data-rich environments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with the Product Manager and the Director of Product to prioritize work
Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure implementation matches the design
Articulate design decisions clearly with stakeholders
What You’ve Done Core Strengths:
8+ years designing complex software applications
Experience designing real-time control software
Led end-to-end design from discovery through implementation
On-site usability testing with operators
Powerhouse Figma user
Phenomenal communication skills
Preferred Experience
Exposure to command-and-control systems
Familiarity with defense or government program environments
Experience designing for hardware-integrated software
What Sets You Apart The best candidate for this role thinks in systems and operates with a bias toward clarity under constraint. Specifically:
You simplify complexity without reducing capability
You think in flows and systems, not just screens
You understand how users operate under time pressure
You care deeply about information hierarchy and clarity
You can defend design decisions rationally without ego
You balance elegance with practicality
You design for real-world constraints, not ideal conditions
You maintain high standards without slowing down momentum
Compensation Range:
$180,000- $250,000 + Equity
Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.
To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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Our team boasts experience in building and exiting multiple startups, negotiating defense deals worth billions, and designing and constructing over 30 innovative aircraft. Our expertise spans top aerospace companies such as Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
We're building software that operators depend on in high-stakes, real-time environments where ambiguity is the norm and the cost of getting it wrong is high. We need a Product Manager who has been in the room when things go sideways and knows how to build systems that don't. This is not a role for someone learning the craft. It's a role for someone who's already done it under pressure.
What You’ll Do Design System & Visual Consistency
Develop and maintain a scalable design system
Elevate visual and interaction consistency across the platform
Refactor complex UI panels for clarity and consistency
Operator Discovery & Usability
Travel on-site to work with operators and capture feedback
Conduct structured usability testing with operators and incorporate findings design improvements
Translate field observations and operator behavior into design improvements
Interaction Design & Prototyping
Design intuitive workflows across a variety of mission profiles and user roles
Prototype new interaction patterns for multi-domain, heterogeneous control
Improve information hierarchy in dense, data-rich environments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with the Product Manager and the Director of Product to prioritize work
Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure implementation matches the design
Articulate design decisions clearly with stakeholders
What You’ve Done Core Strengths:
8+ years designing complex software applications
Experience designing real-time control software
Led end-to-end design from discovery through implementation
On-site usability testing with operators
Powerhouse Figma user
Phenomenal communication skills
Preferred Experience
Exposure to command-and-control systems
Familiarity with defense or government program environments
Experience designing for hardware-integrated software
What Sets You Apart The best candidate for this role thinks in systems and operates with a bias toward clarity under constraint. Specifically:
You simplify complexity without reducing capability
You think in flows and systems, not just screens
You understand how users operate under time pressure
You care deeply about information hierarchy and clarity
You can defend design decisions rationally without ego
You balance elegance with practicality
You design for real-world constraints, not ideal conditions
You maintain high standards without slowing down momentum
Compensation Range:
$180,000- $250,000 + Equity
Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.
To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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