Senior Human Machine Interface Designer (R4854)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior engineers with real-time software expertise who thrive in defense technology environments.

Best fit for

Experienced in performance-sensitive software needing to bridge UI and backend systems.
— “strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software”
Web technologists seeking to apply skills in unmanned systems control interfaces.
— “bring experience with modern web technologies”
Designers focused on mission-critical applications requiring precision and reliability.
— “mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces”

Things to consider

Role involves direct impact on operational systems used worldwide.
— “technology actively supports operations worldwide”
Must balance rapid interface development with robust system integration.
— “bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems”

How to stand out

Demonstrate specific examples of UI/backend integration in time-sensitive applications.
— “real-time, performance-sensitive software”
Show prior work on systems requiring operator precision under stress.
— “command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision”
Highlight experience with both web technologies and embedded systems.
— “modern web technologies”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

mission-critical software designs
precision and reliability in user interfaces

Typical background

engineering backgroundexperience with modern web technologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Real-time Software DesignBackend IntegrationWeb TechnologiesUser Interface Design

Preferred

Autonomous SystemsUnmanned Aerial Systems

Stack & domain

Real-time SoftwarePerformance-sensitive SoftwareModern Web TechnologiesSoftware DevelopmentUnmanned Aerial Systems

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.
You’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)