Inovex Information Systems

Usability Engineer 2

Inovex Information Systems$137K — $172K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in usability engineering or related fields, with knowledge of task analyses and UI design.
  • 5 years of user-centered design and testing experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree in cognitive psychology, human factors engineering, or a related engineering discipline required, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with all phases of the software engineering cycle is essential.
  • Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct usability testing to assess the effectiveness of user interfaces.
  • Gather user feedback through structured surveys and document results.
  • Translate user needs into precise UI design specifications for developers.
  • Collaborate with product designers and engineers to refine application functionality.
  • Research and document user profiles, workflows, and analysis tasks to inform design decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with significant employer contribution and options for family plans.
  • Generous retirement savings plan with immediate vesting and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Starting with 4 weeks of PTO plus additional federal holidays and paid training hours.
  • Access to free online learning resources and substantial educational assistance for professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements, parental leave, and a family-friendly workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Job Brief

Conducting usability testing, gathering user feedback through surveys, and working with product designers and engineers to develop applications.

Job Description:

The Usability Engineer will be responsible for user interface design based on user needs and requirements. They will collaborate closely with users to document workflows, tasks, and scenarios, and translate these into UI design specifications. Responsibilities include conducting usability testing, gathering user feedback through surveys, and working with product designers and engineers to develop applications. Experience in all phases of the software engineering cycle, from analysis to deployment, is essential.

The Level 2 Usability Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Shall have experience working closely with users (analysts) to research and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios.
  • Shall have experience working with users to collect and document user requirements, creating user interface design specifications, working closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications, conducting usability testing, and designing/developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
  • Conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications.
  • Design and develop user surveys to obtain user feedback
  • Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment) to work closely with users (analysts) to research for and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios; in order to create user interface design from specifications provided.

Qualifications:
  • Ten (10) years in this or related field and familiarity with task analyses, user interface design, and usability testing is required.
  • Five (5) years user-centered design and testing experience is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in cognitive and/or experimental psychology, human factors engineering, or an engineering related field (e.g. systems engineering, software engineering, business process engineering) is required. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 137,000-172,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:
  • Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
  • Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
  • Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
  • Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
  • MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

About Inovex Information Systems

Inovex Information Systems is an information technology company that provides software development and consulting services to its clients. The company offers a range of services including software development, data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Inovex Information Systems was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.
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