Usability/Human Factors Engineer (UX)

Position: Usability/Human Factors EngineerLocation: Annapolis Junction, MDClearance Required to Start: TS/SCI w/ full scope polyKeyLogic 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 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 engineersWork performed in contractor facility in Annapolis JunctionRequired Education: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 desiredIndividual Capabilities Required:At least ten (10) years’ experience in this or related field and have familiarity with task analysis, user interface design, and usability testingAt least five (5) years user-experience design and testing experienceDirect, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applicationsDesigning and developing user surveys to obtain user feedbackUse 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 applicationsDesigning and developing user surveys to obtain user feedbackUse 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 providedIndividual Capabilities Desired:· Professional certifications such as Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional, Certified Usability Analyst, or their equivalent are desired