Product Designer - Early Career

About Nominal

Nominal is building software to accelerate the development of the world’s most advanced hardware systems — from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation industrial machines. Our platform makes data analysis and integration simple, helping engineering teams move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We’re a tight-knit team of engineers and operators who own problems end-to-end, work across disciplines, and thrive on solving challenges at the intersection of hardware and software.

We’re backed by top-tier investors like Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed Ventures, and were recently named in Forbes’ next billion-dollar startups list.

Our team brings experience from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common goal: enabling hardware engineers to push the boundaries of advanced technology with speed, safety, and precision.

The role

We’re looking for students, recent graduates, or early in career designers with solid visual and product design fundamentals on track to graduate in Summer 2026 or sooner. 

As a Product Designer at Nominal, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with world-class designers and engineers solving high-impact problems. As part of an early-stage company, you’ll help us grow, launch new products, and take on exciting challenges. You’ll have a front-row seat as our customers test and validate complex hardware systems like nuclear reactors, rockets, and supersonic aircraft. 

• Turn complexity into clarity. Dive deep into high-frequency, high-volume hardware and data workflows, transforming them into intuitive, elegant product experiences.
• Design alongside real users. Partner 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 partners to research, prototype, design, and launch features and initiatives.
• Help build the design culture at Nominal. Define patterns, evolve our design system, and raise the bar for usability and craft across our platform.
• Shape the company’s trajectory. As an early team member, you’ll play a key role in growing Nominal, influencing product direction, and helping redefine how complex hardware systems are tested and validated.

• You’re graduating in Spring 2026 or sooner and are interested in a full-time position
• You are early in career with 0-3 years of experience 
• You have a personal passion for solving challenging problems 
• You have exceptional hands-on experience and strong visual design skills — whether through internships, personal projects, or academic work
• Your peers would describe you as ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
• Professional Development Stipend
• 401k Plan
• In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend
• Annual company retreat

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.