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Senior/Principal AI Product Designer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence · London, England, United Kingdom · Posted 23 April 2026

The role

Overview

As a Senior or Principal AI Product Designer, you will be at the helm of defining how artificial intelligence interacts with human intelligence in the high-stakes world of national security. Your daily work will involve navigating the complexities of large-scale data systems to create intuitive, ethical, and transparent user interfaces. You will not merely be designing screens; you will be architecting the trust between government operators and the machine learning models they rely on. This involves translating sophisticated AI capabilities into actionable insights, ensuring that every design choice upholds the principles of responsible and human-centered technology. You will join a multidisciplinary community of 4,500 experts within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, a team dedicated to helping nation-states and armed forces unlock digital advantages. The culture is one of deep collaboration and intellectual curiosity, where exploratory research into AI methods is just as common as delivering bespoke solutions for defense and space sectors. This is a rare opportunity to work on projects that have a direct, tangible impact on the safety and security of the UK, operating within an environment that values research-driven decisions and agile delivery. For a professional looking to leave a lasting mark, this role offers a significant growth trajectory. You will be expected to lead and mentor junior designers, shaping the internal design culture while simultaneously acting as a strategic consultant for senior government clients. As the organization and its customers accelerate their AI adoption journeys, you will be positioned as a pioneer, defining the standards for AI-enabled digital services. Success in this role means not only delivering elegant products but also evolving into a thought leader at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge digital design.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of intuitive, trust-based AI experiences for national security applications
  • Mentor and develop the capabilities of the Digital Experience community
  • Consult with senior government clients to frame AI capabilities and ethical choices
  • Champion user-centered design within agile delivery teams
  • Translate business requirements into high-fidelity UI and visual concepts

Essential

  • Proven experience delivering AI-driven products or features
  • Expertise in Human-Centered AI (HCAI) principles
  • Ability to represent the organization in senior-level client engagements
  • Experience in user research and translating findings into visual design concepts
  • Strong background in agile design practices and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Ability to explain complex AI limitations and capabilities to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

  • Experience working with government, defense, or national security sectors
  • Background in infrastructure projects involving large, complex datasets
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching junior design staff

Key Skills

UX/UI DesignAI/ML Product StrategyEthical AI DesignStakeholder ManagementFinancial Modeling for Digital ServicesData VisualizationPrototypingUser Research

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work on national security projects
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI and ML research
  • Full-time employment in a leading global defense firm

Next step

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