Embedded UX Researcher for AI-Driven Readiness

Archer; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with Air, seeks a Forward Deployed UX Researcher/Designer who embeds with customers in the field to uncover mission-critical needs and evaluate continuous readiness. You will map end-user jobs, problems, needs, and friction, translating insights into product direction and AI-native solutions that dramatically improve how customers operate.

You will own discovery end-to-end in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Experience conducting applied UX or product research in a professional setting, including planning studies and synthesizing findings independently.
• Strong command of qualitative methods (interviews, contextual inquiry, usability testing) and comfort with mixed-methods work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong desire to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills—able to tell a clear, compelling story with research and influence cross-functional partners.
• Experience in AIND to generate prototypes and validate

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers, data scientists to scope research, frame hypotheses, and translate findings into 0-to-1 product initiatives and prototypes.
• Run fast, pragmatic research: contextual inquiry, interviews, usability sessions, and concept tests against working prototypes.
• Assess, prioritize, and help correct the most important gaps in solutions under development based on user feedback.
• Synthesize quickly, share insights early, and iterate—learn fast, adjust, and go again.
• Work with core platform researchers, designers, and product managers to distill customer-specific needs into core offerings.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Interviews

Usability testing

Contextual inquiry

Independent work

Communication

Prototype development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HCI/ Psychology/ Design

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Archer, in partnership with Air, seeks a Forward Deployed UX Researcher/Designer who embeds with customers in the field to uncover mission-critical needs and evaluate continuous readiness. You will map end-user jobs, problems, needs, and friction, translating insights into product direction and AI-native solutions that dramatically improve how customers operate.

You will own discovery end-to-end in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and