2027 Product Experience Designer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Product Experience Designer for the Engineering Applications Department (EAD) in the Information Systems Cyber Division (ISCD). The position is full-time, on site at our office in El Segundo, CA.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

Job Description

Product Experience Designer will create world-class user experiences for complex space systems. EAD develops cutting-edge visualization tools, from sophisticated web and desktop applications to immersive experiences, that transform complex engineering data into intuitive interfaces for critical decision-making in civil, commercial, and national security space programs.

You will work closely with product experience designers and other engineers to translate customer needs into innovative design solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build responsive, accessible, high-performance front-end interfaces with exceptional attention to detail
• Develop and implement intuitive experiences for game engine applications, advanced visualization software, and immersive technologies
• Partner with developers, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to align vision and deliver cohesive solutions
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and user empathy

What You Need to Be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or Interactive Design or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university, pursuing or conferring within 12 months.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Experience carrying designs from start to finish, from wireframes to delivery of final high-fidelity UI mockups
• Strong understanding of the life cycle process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation)
• Demonstrated ability in user research methodologies, usability testing, user-centered design principles and frameworks, rapid prototyping, and accessibility
• Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or Interactive Design
• Proven experience with one or more of the following applications / methodologies:
• -Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Claude, or similar design tools
• -Game engine development (Unity, Unreal Engine), 3D visualization environments, and AR/VR/XR
• -Web development, WebXR, WebGL, and interactive websites
• -3D software like Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, or equivalent modeling tools
• -Proficient skills in motion design using After Effects, Rive, Cinema 4D, or similar tools
• Experience establishing and maintaining rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages
• Self-starter who is motivated, confident, and has the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proven ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives
• Current DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$70,100.00 - $105,100.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.