Human Factors Engineering UX/UI, Senior Advisor

Peraton-posted 3 months ago
$190,000 - $304,000/Yr
Washington, DC
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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