Usability/Human Factors Engineer

AE25051509XSEAEITS, 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.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, MDAll work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.Clearance: TS/SCI with PolygraphCertifications: Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFP)Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) (Or equivalent usability/human factors credentials)Requirements:U.S. CitizenshipTS/SCI with PolygraphBachelor'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 interfacesResearch, analyze, and document user profiles, workflows, and scenariosConduct task analyses and usability evaluations to support iterative product developmentDesign wireframes, interactive mockups, and visual assets using tools such as Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud SuitePlan, conduct, and analyze usability testing sessions and present actionable feedbackCreate and manage user surveys to capture insights and inform interface enhancementsApply 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 needsContribute to a collaborative environment with approximately 15 software, system, and test engineersRequired Qualifications:Minimum 10 years of experience in human factors or a related disciplineAt least 5 years of experience in user experience (UX) design and usability testingExpertise in task analysis, user interface design, and human-centered design methodologiesProficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Axure, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite)Experience designing and conducting user surveys and analyzing results to inform design decisionsAbility to work effectively across disciplines and directly with end-users to enhance system usabilityEducation and Required QualificationMaster's degree in a related field is strongly preferredORBachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related fieldTravelLess than 10% of travel may occur.BENEFITS - Full-time Employees401K 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.GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by contacting us at Note: This accessibility is intended for individuals requiring accommodation and should not be used to check the status of your application. Inquiries not specific to requesting accommodation will be discarded.GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.#AE25051509XSE #AEBAINSFORDEmployment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Depending on the nature of the job duties or requirements set forth by our government clients, additional screenings such as drug testing and/or credit checks may be required. 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