Product Marketing Manager, Defense

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and visual design.
• Translate complex operational requirements and technical constraints into elegant, user-centric design solutions.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas and gather feedback.
• Conduct user research with both commercial and defense personnel to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and operational needs in mission-critical environments.
• Work iteratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and defense subject matter experts, to refine designs.
• Contribute to and maintain a consistent design system that ensures usability and scalability across multiple products.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that products are intuitive, efficient, and reliable under demanding conditions.
• Advocate for testing and research methodologies to prove the products meet user needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, UX Designer, or similar role focused on complex software applications.
• Experience working on automotive products, video game UX or similar interactive, real-time simulation interfaces, demonstrating an ability to design engaging and highly responsive user experiences with complex input schemes and visual feedback.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design in a range of form factors, including desktop and mobile.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and technically demanding environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with 3D visualization, geospatial data, or real-time data display.
• Knowledge of military operations, doctrines, or specific defense technologies.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this position: $120,000 - $200,000 USD annually.
• Total compensation package may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.