Product Designer - Early Career at Nominal

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Automotive, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Graduating in Spring 2026 or sooner and interested in a full-time position
Early in career with 0-3 years of experience
Personal passion for solving challenging problems
Exceptional hands-on experience and strong visual design skills (through internships, personal projects, or academic work)
Peers would describe you as ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant
Eligible under ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Responsibilities

Turn complexity into clarity by diving deep into high-frequency, high-volume hardware and data workflows and transforming them into intuitive, elegant product experiences
Design alongside real users by partnering directly with engineers and customers in the field to understand how they work, identify pain points, and bring thoughtful solutions to life
Partner with design, engineering, and product teams to research, prototype, design, and launch features and initiatives
Help build the design culture at Nominal by defining patterns, evolving the design system, and raising the bar for usability and craft across the platform
Shape the company’s trajectory as an early team member by influencing product direction and helping redefine how complex hardware systems are tested and validated

Skills

Product Design

Visual Design

UX Design

User Research

Prototyping

Interaction Design

Wireframing

Nominal

Software tools for engineering hardware systems

About Nominal

Nominal.io provides software tools designed specifically for engineering teams working with complex hardware systems. Their platform allows these teams to test and deploy hardware systems significantly faster than traditional methods, making it particularly beneficial for industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and telecommunications, where hardware performance is critical. The platform consolidates data from various sources, enabling engineers to monitor and analyze their systems effectively in a secure environment. Unlike many competitors, Nominal.io focuses on a niche market with high demands for reliability, offering a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that ensures clients have continuous access to the latest features. The company's goal is to enhance the resilience and performance of hardware systems, positioning itself as a key partner for engineering teams looking to improve their deployment processes.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$26.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Quarterly company retreats

Risks

AWS's space accelerator program increases competition in the aerospace sector.

Reliance on government partnerships exposes Nominal to policy and budget changes.

Rapid tech advancements could render Nominal's offerings obsolete without innovation.

Differentiation

Nominal offers a secure platform for mission-critical hardware data management.

The company accelerates hardware testing and deployment up to ten times faster.

Nominal's SaaS model ensures continuous access to the latest features and updates.

Upsides

Recent $27.5M funding strengthens Nominal's financial foundation and market reach.

Partnerships with the U.S. government enhance opportunities in aerospace and defense.

Leadership experience from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA boosts industry credibility.

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