Tycho AI Inc. UX/UI Engineer Cambridge, MA · Full time Company website
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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


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