Senior User Interface Designer

Multi-robot C2 User Interface Designer

TAS is looking for a skilled and imaginative user interface designer to work with our small, innovative development house, which is focused on delivering novel software and networking solutions for multi-robot command and control for Defence and civil applications. TAS is looking to leverage new approaches to interface design while honouring established best practice as part of delivery its C2 mission suite.

If you want to have your work as the face of multi-robot command, join TAS as we develop the edge hardware, networks and command and control solutions for one-to-many robotics.

About Trusted Autonomous Systems

TAS is an innovation and R&D house uniquely equipped to deliver world-leading robotic and autonomous systems with artificial intelligence to enable trusted and effective cooperation between humans and machines. Our aim is to develop solutions that allow robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) to be deployed at scale in one-to-many applications and as part of complex human-machine teams, safely and effectively, to transform civil and military operations.

About the Position

You will develop sophisticated interface solutions for military commanders and civilian operators to intuitively, safely and effectively manage multi-robot systems at scale in real time in complex and demanding operational environments. The solution will allow a commander to provision multi-robot teams and teams-of-teams, plan for complex multi-robot missions and execute them in dynamic, high-tempo environments, whilst maintaining clear situational awareness and comprehensive control. Your solution will minimize cognitive load associated with managing large numbers of autonomous and semi-autonomous platforms and provide the end user with relevant and timely information to ensure situational awareness and enhance decision quality.  You will develop an integrated, coherent but flexible interface capable of being rapidly adapted to specific mission types, be they military or civilian.

Your initial focus will be on a solution that can be used to manage tactical operations for ground and air robots in littoral terrain, and manage tactical surveillance operations for air, surface and underwater robots in the littoral. However, you will also support the development of software interfaces for managing multi-robot networks, supporting network provisioning, monitoring and maintenance.

As part of your professional work, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying and evaluating interface requirements in consultation with the team for TAS products,
• Developing design concepts, process flows and story boards/user stories consistent, including using digital whiteboards for ideation, journey mapping and UX workshops (eg Miro).
• Creating effective mock-ups/prototypes of potential UI using appropriate techniques (wireframing, prototyping) through Material Design and Atomic Design methodologies in mockup and structuring Figma Components Libraries
• Developing the UX/UI in a suitable tool (such as Figma), using variants, auto-layout and tokens in scalable systems.
• Evaluating the design in consultation with representative users for usability and appeal
• Working to mature the design to production as part of the broader, including producing training and manual material in support of product delivery
• Supporting corporate communication, client engagement and effective networking
• Setting the mission system user interface strategy for TAS as a forward leaning innovation company through active research into promising new approaches

You will work closely with the Lead of Multi-Robot Systems on mission software under the guidance of the Lead Software Engineer as part of ensuring that the mission management system is properly integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, and will adopt agile method where possible to align to the development cycle within TAS.

You will be based in Sydney, although a position in Brisbane will also be considered.  This role will be remunerated in a range around $150,000-$170,000 plus superannuation, dependent upon the experience and skills of the successful applicant.  The position is full-time ongoing.

About You

You must have a results-driven and proactive approach to development. To meet rapid development timeframes, you must be comfortable working collaboratively, making prioritisation decisions, and communicating risk. You are familiar with, or willing to learn about, command and control concepts and technologies as they apply to autonomous systems, heterogeneous teams, and Defence activities.  You enjoy bringing new ideas to the table and combining them in robust ways with established concepts.

You will demonstrate flexibility in your contribution to development and deployment efforts and must be capable of ready discussion with stakeholders to ensure delivery in accordance with expectations. You should have sufficient experience to support independent work and the ability to make informed decisions on behalf of the software team to achieve project objectives.

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate qualification in software development or human-centred design or related
• Ability to delivering effective solutions for command and monitoring of robots in real time on a range of devices, including web, desktop, portable and mobile devices (iOS, and Android)
• Ability to develop solutions using appropriate interface modalities, including text, visual/graphic, auditory, verbal and other
• Experience with command-and-control design and implementation, preferably in the military context and in robotic applications, or with computer game implementation
• Extensive portfolio demonstrating the above
• Sound knowledge of human factors and human-centred design principles
• Ability to deliver on time in a dynamic goal-driven development environment
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Australian citizen eligible for baseline clearance

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with game-like user interfaces
• Experience with Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) software, interfaces, plug-ins
• Experience with Australian Defence C2 systems or interfaces
• Experience with new implementing interface technologies relevant to user interaction with generative models, such as large language models
• Experience working in an agile development environment

Application

To apply, submit your application via the Seek job listing. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria, a CV, and two current references.

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