Tycho AI is seeking a UX/UI Engineer for a full-time, hybrid role in Cambridge, MA. This position involves designing and implementing user interfaces for autonomy software, requiring 3-7 years of experience in both UX/UI design and front-end development. Responsibilities include creating prototypes, conducting user testing, and working with APIs, all within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on advancing unmanned systems technology.
Description
UX/UI Engineer (Full-Stack Capable)
- Hybrid – Cambridge, MA Preferred
- Minimal travel
- Full-Time
- Competitive salary + benefits + equity
About Tycho AI
Tycho AI builds autonomy software for unmanned systems operating in GPS- and comms-denied environments. Backed by $10 M in funding and trusted by defense customers, our team is rethinking autonomy from the chip up using modular AI, advanced visual-inertial sensing, and real-time edge compute to unlock next-gen mission capability.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a versatile UX/UI Engineer who can drive both design and implementation. You’ll partner closely with product and engineering to craft intuitive interfaces and integrate them into our full-stack pipelines—fueling operator trust in our autonomy solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Create wireframes, mock-ups and interactive prototypes that articulate core user workflows
- Implement responsive UI components and connect them to back-end services
- Conduct user testing sessions; gather feedback and iterate rapidly
- Define and maintain a cohesive design system and component library
- Collaborate with Dev, Product, and Customer teams to align on requirements and priorities
You’ll Excel If You Have
- 3–7 years of UX/UI experience with demonstrable full-stack contributions
- Strong visual design sense and polished portfolio (wireframes → production UI)
- Proficiency coding against RESTful APIs and front-end frameworks
- Clear, persuasive communication of design rationale to technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-starter mentality and experience thriving on a fast-paced, high-powered team
Why Join Tycho AI
- Mission-driven culture solving the toughest autonomy challenges in defense
- Direct access to C-suite leadership and impact on product direction
- Opportunity to craft UI/UX foundations at an early, high-growth stage
- Equity upside and full benefits in a tight-knit, expert team
About the Company
Tycho AI develops advanced visual autonomy and navigation systems, enabling unmanned aerial vehicles to reliably operate in GPS-denied and adverse environments. Our unique strength lies in our integrated approach—combining proprietary AI-driven software, low-SWaP hardware optimization, and multi-modal sensor fusion—to deliver robust autonomy solutions trusted by leading aerospace and defense organizations.