Human Factors Engineer, Senior
Job Summary: Artemis Arc is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer with a profound understanding of research and industry trends to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to devise innovative strategies, evaluations, and designs that enhance the usability and performance of products and processes. As a Senior Human Factors Engineer at Aptive Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences and driving innovation across our product portfolio in support of our federal client. If you are passionate about leveraging human factors engineering to deliver exceptional user-centric solutions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Primary Responsibilities: - Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of the latest developments in human factors engineering, integrating cutting-edge knowledge into product assessments and design methodologies. - Usability Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of products and processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending redesigns to mitigate negative impacts on users. - User-Centric Design: Visualize the potential effects of design changes on diverse user groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of product development. - Live Demo Support: Provide valuable insights and suggestions during live demo calls, and effectively respond to participant feedback during user sessions. - Communication and Collaboration: Clearly articulate human factor issues to engineering teams and end users, fostering collaboration and understanding across all stakeholders. - Standards Adherence: Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant standards and human factors engineering methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. - Agile Methodologies: Demonstrate proficiency in SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, driving organizational change and operational excellence through the empowerment of high-performing Agile teams. Minimum Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in human factors engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on product design and usability assessments. - Deep understanding of human factors engineering principles, research methodologies, and usability standards. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex human factor concepts to diverse audiences. - Experience with SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and operational excellence through Agile methodologies. Desired Qualifications: - PMP Certification - Experience supporting the VA or VHA highly desired About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012 Employees: 300+ nationwide EEO Statement: Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.