Usability/Human Factors Engineer - Level 2

Stratum Networks; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Up to 3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Stratum Networks is seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 to join the software development team in the Annapolis Junction area. You will focus on solving user experience challenges for a highly complex application used by mission analysts and developers.

The role involves researching workflows, creating mockups with Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud, and collaborating with users and engineers to keep the product modern and effective. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cognitive/experimental psychology, human factors engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in this or related field with task analysis, UI design, and usability testing.
• 5+ years user-experience design and testing experience.
• Direct usability testing and collaboration with product designers and process engineers.
• Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback.
• Experience applying usability in all software engineering cycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Solve user experience challenges on a highly complex application used by analysts, developers, and system engineers.
• Research and document user workflows; design and create mockups; engage with users.
• Interact with development teams using Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Work with analysts to research and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios.

Skills

Task analysis

User interface design

Usability testing

User research

User workflows

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in cognitive/experimental psychology or human factors engineering

Advanced degree in related field desirable

Tools

Axure

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Usability/Human Factors Engineer - Level 2

• Ft. Meade, Maryland

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate candidate who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Usability/Human Factors Engineer -Level 2

BlueHalo PRIME contract is seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 to join the software development team who will develop and sustain integrated, feature-rich capabilities that promote modernization of visualization and presentation tools.

The software development team will provide application development and support to tools that allow mission analytic users to view existing data or contribute new information in a collaborative environment. The Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 will focus on solving user experience challenges on a highly complex application used by a wide range of users. The Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 works with developers, managers, and system engineers to keep the product modern and cutting edge. Additionally, the Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 will research and document user workflows, design and create mockups, engage with users, and interact with the development teams using tools such as Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.

Additional Information

• Approximately 15 team members made up of software, system, and test engineers
• Work performed in contractor facility in Annapolis Junction

Salary: $126k - $157k depending on experience and contract. Excellent benefits package, including up to 3 weeks paid vacation and 11 paid holidays. Eligible for health care (single and family) immediately. 401(k) plan with employer match available.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in cognitive and/or experimental psychology, human factors engineering, or and engineering related field (e.g. systems engineering, software engineering, business process engineering). Advanced degree in these fields is desired

• At least ten (10) years experience in this or related field and have familiarity with task analysis, user interface design, and usability testing
• At least five (5) years user-experience design and testing experience
• Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
• Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
• Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment)
• Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
• Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
• Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment). To work closely with users (analysts) to research for and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios; in order to create user interface design from specifications provided

Individual Capabilities Desired

• Professional certifications such as Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional, Certified Usability Analyst, or their equivalent are desired

Stratum Networks Overview

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite networks.

As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com .

Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.