Human Factors Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Bonus

Flexible / Telecommuting

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. is seeking a Human Factors Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. The role focuses on designing and developing the GMD Fire Control product within the GWS program, leveraging HFE principles to improve software-centric systems.

The candidate will analyze end-user feedback, develop journey maps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A Secret security clearance is required, and travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology, human factors, UI/UX design, or related field.
• Fundamental understanding of HFE principles applied to software-centric systems.
• Experience collecting and analyzing end-user feedback to drive product backlog.
• Experience developing journey maps, user flows, and task analysis.
• Experience with UI design, wireframes, and operator task-flows.
• Strong verbal/written communications across multiple technical teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Skills

HFE principles

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

User feedback analysis

Journey mapping

UI wireframing

Cross-functional communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology, human factors, UI/UX design, HCI, or related field

Job description

Position Description:

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Human Factors Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.

The selected candidate will become part of the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program in support of the GMD Weapon System (GWS) for the Missile Defense Agency. GMD employs integrated communications networks, fire control systems, globally deployed sensors and Ground-Based Interceptors that are capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying ballistic missile threats. The open position is in support of the design and development of the GMD Fire Control (GFC) product within the GWS program.

Target salary range: $70,000-$90,000. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors.

deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules. Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology, human factors, User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) design, human computer interaction, or other related field

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in psychology, human factors, User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) design, human computer interaction, or other related field with 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of related experience, not to exceed 10 years
• Fundamental understanding of HFE principles as applied to software-centric system development.
• Experience developing and administering qualitative and quantitative user assessments methods
• Demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing end-user feedback/data (both formative and summative) to drive a product backlog.
• Demonstrated experience developing journey maps, user flows, task analysis, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with User Interface (UI) design, e.g. developing wireframes and mockups based on operator task-flows
• Possess strong verbal/written communications skills to work effectively in and across multiple technical teams with both collocated and geographically dispersed team members
• Strong problem-solving skills, exceptional curiosity, and a drive to constantly learn.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a dynamic team environment while successfully juggling multiple competing priorities with limited direction
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs

Special Skills Desired:

• Prior experience on a product team driving product backlog in coordinating with multiple scrum team product owners
• Prior working experience on an MDA program, higher preference for prior GMD experience
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams in an Agile environment
• DoD Experience with user-centered UI/UX design and/or user research for a complex system operated within a system of systems environment
• Prior experience supporting the development and assessment of a system against MIL-STD-1472 guidelines
• An innate desire and curiosity to learn more about the components of GMD, the end-users, and how they operate in a system of systems environment

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.