Human Factors Engineering UX/UI, Senior Advisor Job at Peraton in Washington

Overview

Human Factors Engineering UX/UI, Senior Advisor at Peraton. Peraton is a next-generation national security company delivering mission capability integrator and enterprise IT solutions. This role focuses on leadership in the design, evaluation, and validation of user-centered interfaces and human-system integration for FAA applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evaluation of user interfaces (UI/UX) to ensure applications are intuitive, accessible, and operationally effective.
• Conduct studies in human-machine interaction, human performance assessment, and equipment/facilities/environmental design.
• Develop and execute human factors experiments, usability testing, and behavioral data collection with robust analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee data analysis and statistical modeling of human performance, reaction time, workload, and attention allocation.
• Lead the preparation of project deliverables, technical reports, and documentation supporting system validation and FAA requirements.
• Participate in project planning, management, and stakeholder engagement to align human factors activities with organizational goals.
• Provide expert input into system design, integration, and lifecycle management, including defining human factors requirements and generating qualification evidence.
• Support rapid prototyping, concept development, user testing, and iterative design improvements.
• Contribute to organizational performance initiatives, including human workload analysis, situational awareness, human reliability assessments, and cultural interventions.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in human cognition, ergonomics, usability, and human-system integration, supporting FAA mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, or related discipline.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA; 10-13 years with an MS/MA; 7-10 years with a PhD.
• Deep knowledge of human cognition (visual perception, attention allocation, reaction time, serial/parallel processing).
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design, statistical analysis, and usability testing methods.
• Proven experience with human factors integration, system lifecycle participation, and requirements definition.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing mission-critical aviation or aerospace user interfaces.
• Familiarity with FAA human factors standards, operational guidelines, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with UX/UI prototyping tools and human factors simulation/testing environments.
• Experience in cross-functional project management, coordinating with engineers, developers, and operational staff.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief leadership, write technical reports, and present findings.

Additional Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. Salary is determined by experience, location, and other factors. May include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses where applicable. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other and Engineering
• Industries: Civil Engineering