- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- 8–10 years
Provide human factors engineering (HFE) expertise throughout the Test & Evaluation (T&E) lifecycle of CBRN detection systems, ensuring operator interfaces, workflows, and system designs support safe, accurate, and effective use by first responders and other end users.
Compensation
Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.
Responsibilities
- Lead human factors analysis and evaluation efforts including usability assessments, workload analysis, task analysis, and human-system interface (HSI) evaluations, incorporating findings into Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and test reports.
- Design, plan, and execute human-in-the-loop testing activities including usability testing, cognitive walkthroughs, and operator workload assessments at government and contractor facilities.
- Participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), and Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) to identify and communicate human performance risks.
- Analyze operator error trends, near-miss and incident reports, system alarms, and alert designs to identify human factors deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Advise Product Management Offices and engineering teams on design, training, procedural, and system changes that reduce operator error and improve mission effectiveness.