Peraton · 1 day ago
Human Factors Engineering UX/UI, Senior Advisor
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. The Human Factors Engineer - UX/UI Engineer provides leadership in the design, evaluation, and validation of user-centered interfaces and human-system integration for FAA applications and systems.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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, ensuring 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
Qualification
Required
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 a 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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
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