Hybrid UX Researcher – Defense Aviation

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About the role

  • UX Researcher focused on enhancing user experiences in aviation technology for the U.S. Government. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and applying research methodologies to inform design decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative UX research including interviews, contextual inquiries, surveys, and workflow analysis
  • Observe operational environments to understand real-world constraints and decision-making patterns
  • Conduct usability testing on prototypes and production systems
  • Synthesize research findings into insights that guide product decisions
  • Develop personas, journey maps, and operational workflow models
  • Translate research findings into prototype concepts that demonstrate improved workflows
  • Create wireframes and interaction models to visualize research-informed solutions
  • Collaborate with product designers to refine design concepts
  • Support information architecture and interaction design decisions
  • Validate design concepts through iterative usability testing
  • Work closely with engineers and data teams to ensure system architecture aligns with user workflows
  • Partner with product owners and subject matter experts to balance operational needs with technical constraints
  • Participate in backlog refinement and design reviews
  • Support design-to-development handoffs with clear research documentation
  • Conduct domain analysis of aviation logistics and sustainment systems
  • Analyze competing tools and operational practices to inform product direction

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 3+ years of experience in UX research, human factors, or applied product research
  • Strong command of research methodologies including interviews, usability testing, and research synthesis
  • Ability to translate complex operational environments into clear user insights
  • Experience working with complex enterprise or government software systems
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and data scientists
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Job title

UX Researcher – Defense Aviation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$115,000 - $135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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