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Thomas Kim
Deputy Operations Officer at Pacific Science & Engineering
We are seeking a Mid/Senior level Human Factors Engineer to perform collaboratively with cognitive scientists, UI/UX designers, systems engineering and software development teams to develop and improve the design of complex, computer-based and automated systems for use in high-consequence environments. Candidates should be capable of working flexibly in multi-disciplinary teams on several concurrent projects, with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills are necessary.
Responsibilities
Develop creative and evidence-based solutions to complex, applied human factors challenges to develop new systems or improve existing ones
Lead or contribute within multi-disciplinary teams, accomplishing human factors engineering activities involving representative end-users of systems, cognitive scientists, designers, software developers, and program stakeholders
Plan and execute human factors research efforts to develop user personas, analyze user tasks to articulate workflows, identify user needs and requirements, design user interfaces, perform usability and user testing, and identify training needs
Document research, analysis, findings, and recommendations in human factors engineering artifacts and products
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering or a closely related field
5+ years of applied industry experience
Mastery of and ability to apply Human Factors methods, standards, and measures
Experience with/knowledge in applied Human Factors research, to include working with users in operational environments, usability testing and analysis, creation of user personas, articulation and analysis of complex tasks and workflows, system and user requirements definition
Experience conducting user-centered design of software systems and user interfaces
Ability to lead and work collaboratively in small multi-disciplinary teams
A proven track record of managing multiple successful Human Factors development initiatives simultaneously
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DOD security clearance as required by DOD government contracts (DOD security clearance requires US citizenship)
Ability to commute to/from home to PSE office location and client sites (to include military installations)
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Ph.D. degree in Human Factors or a closely related field
7+ years or more years of applied industry experience
2+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) or other government field experience
Experience working with UI/UX designers
Experience with experiment design and the measurement of human performance in applied or laboratory environments
Experience planning and leading workshops with the representative end-users of target systems
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Human Systems Integration (HSI) policy, processes, standards, and best practices
Familiarity with user interface and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe XD or Adobe Illustrator)
Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) programs, domains, and technologies
Occasional travel to user, collaboration, and client sites (both domestic and international)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Consulting, and Science
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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