JOB PURPOSE :

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on UI/UX Lead or Manager to own the design and user experience strategy for our Drone Ground Control Station (GCS) and Fleet Management platform.

This role combines Product thinking, human-centered design, and system-level UX to create interfaces that are not just functional - but intuitive, safe, and delightful to use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Lead the end-to-end UI/UX design lifecycle for Web, Desktop, and tablet-based GCS and Fleet software

- Design operator dashboards, mission planning workflows, live telemetry views, and map interfaces

- Create Wireframes, User flows, Prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma or Adobe XD

- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Drone pilots, and developers to define intuitive interactions

- Conduct contextual research with users (e.g. field teams, drone operators, mission planners) 6 Optimize information hierarchy for real-time monitoring, alerts, mission logs, and fleet health

- Ensure a cohesive design language across modules including video feed, map overlays, telemetry, battery management, and mission planner

- Lead and mentor a small design team (2-3 designers), and contribute individually when needed

- Work with the frontend team to implement and QA UI components using design systems

- Champion usability, accessibility, and safety-critical UX patterns relevant to Autonomous systems

Skills Required :

- Portfolio showcasing dashboards, map-based UI, or control interfaces

- Experience designing systems with real-time data, geospatial interfaces, or mission planning 3 Strong command of design tools : Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer, etc.

- Ability to create interactive prototypes and design specs for dev handoff

- Strong UX research, information architecture, and wireframing skills

Competitive Advantage :

- Familiarity with drone systems, avionics, robotics, or SCADA-like dashboards

- Understanding of map SDKs like Mapbox, Leaflet, Cesium, or OpenLayers

- Knowledge of safety-critical UX design patterns or situational awareness principles

- Experience in designing GCS or telemetry-heavy interfaces for aerospace or defense

- Familiarity with WebGL, Three.js, or 3D visualizations in UX

Leadership & Collaboration :

- Guide product design vision for the GCS and drone command platforms

- Collaborate with stakeholders from software, flight ops, QA, and hardware integration

- Drive design reviews, usability tests, and feedback loops

- Advocate for users while balancing engineering and regulatory constraints

Personal Attributes :

- Systems thinker with meticulous attention to detail

- Passionate about drones, autonomy, and human-robot interaction

- Empathy-driven leader who mentors and empowers other designers

- Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative, and high-impact environments

- Contributions to open-source UX libraries or drone tools

- Experience with Flutter, React, or Qt for cross-platform deployment

- Experience working in agile product teams or with ISO 26262 / DO-178-style processes

QUALIFICATIONS MIN. EXPERIENCE :

- 6+ years of UI/UX experience in complex B2B or technical products MIN.

Qualification : BE/BTech