American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is hiring: Senior User Experience (UX) Princi

Overview

Senior User Experience (UX) Principal Engineer role at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Join to apply for the Senior User Experience (UX) Principal Engineer role.

Job Purpose

As a UX Sr. Principal Technical Expert, you will lead strategic activities to help define future product competitiveness and key fundamental technology application feasibility. You will utilize user-centered design methodology to conduct research projects and execute solutions for an exceptional User Experience in the North American market and to aid in making proposals for future development vehicles. You will work with and guide junior UX research engineers in the process and contribute to creating Digital UX interactions, strategy and sensing, and specifications with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification). You will collaborate with other UX researchers and function groups to assess feasibility and implementation methods of new digital features and related technologies for development startups in collaborating divisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic activities to help define future product competitiveness and technology feasibility.
• Apply user-centric design methodologies to research projects and propose solutions for an exceptional UX in the North American market.
• Guide junior UX research engineers and contribute to digital UX interactions, strategy, sensing, and specifications with a focus on C.A.S.E.
• Collaborate with UX researchers and cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and implementation of new digital features.
• Work with teams to bring UX solutions and specifications to the organization and coordinate with related departments as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• User Experience Roadmap: contribute to the UX research vision, strategy, and outcomes aligned with division and company priorities.
• User Experience Solution Development: guide and review proposals for digital products and oversee specifications, coordinating with related systems.
• User Experience Testing: collaborate on testing and proof-of-concept experiments, assess customer impact, and propose alternatives as needed.
• Unit Leadership: provide technical leadership, monitor performance, and support project-level budgeting and resource allocation.
• Integration & Correlation: follow policies and regulations, coach others, and work across global teams.
• Horizon Scanning: stay updated on current technologies and future trends through learning and conferences.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX Design, Engineering, Psychology, Product Development, or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Other Job-specific Skills

• Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environments and applying findings to design solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Develop and optimize complex project plans and schedules; design and deliver comprehensive proposals for executive-level review; demonstrate advanced presentation capabilities; strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay based on variables including location and experience)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.