Usability/Human Factors Engineer - Level 2 (AE25051150XSE)

Aeitsinc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer Level 2 to enhance user experience for complex applications. This role is vital in applying human-centered design principles to modernize visualization tools. You will collaborate closely with a mission-focused software development team, ensuring that user needs are met through innovative design and usability testing. The position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of mission-critical applications. If you are passionate about improving user interactions and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401K with employer contribution

Five weeks annual leave

Paid Federal Government Holidays

Education and training reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Generous medical plan contributions

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in human factors or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in user experience design and usability testing.
• Expertise in task analysis and human-centered design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Enhance usability of complex applications through human-centered design.
• Conduct usability evaluations and analyze user feedback.
• Collaborate with teams to design intuitive user interfaces.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

User Experience Design

Usability Testing

Task Analysis

Interface Design

Human-Centered Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Axure

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Job description

AEITS, Inc. is seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer Level 2 to support our mission-focused software development team.

In this position, you will support our customer in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. In this role, you will contribute to the development and sustainment of integrated, feature-rich capabilities designed to modernize visualization and presentation tools. You will play a vital role in enhancing the user experience for a highly complex application utilized by a wide range of mission users.

This position is external referral fee-for-hire eligible.

Mission: As a Human Factors Engineer supporting this government program, you will improve the usability of complex, mission-critical applications by applying human-centered design principles across the software development lifecycle. Your work will focus on understanding user needs, enhancing interface design, and ensuring that modern visualization tools effectively support real-world workflows and operational requirements.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Certifications:

• Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFP)
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) (Or equivalent usability/human factors credentials)

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and managers to design intuitive, user-focused interfaces
• Research, analyze, and document user profiles, workflows, and scenarios
• Conduct task analyses and usability evaluations to support iterative product development
• Design wireframes, interactive mockups, and visual assets using tools such as Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Plan, conduct, and analyze usability testing sessions and present actionable feedback
• Create and manage user surveys to capture insights and inform interface enhancements
• Apply human factors and usability best practices across the full software development lifecycle (analysis, design, implementation, deployment)
• Engage directly with end-users (analysts) to ensure product design aligns with real-world use cases and operational needs
• Contribute to a collaborative environment with approximately 15 software, system, and test engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in human factors or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in user experience (UX) design and usability testing
• Expertise in task analysis, user interface design, and human-centered design methodologies
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Axure, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite)
• Experience designing and conducting user surveys and analyzing results to inform design decisions
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and directly with end-users to enhance system usability

Education and Required Qualification

• Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field

Travel

• Less than 10% of travel may occur.

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

• 401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
• Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
• Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
• Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
• All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
• Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
• All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.

AEITS, a GTSC company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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