Human Factors & UX Analyst

Overview

LS Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Human Factors & UX Analyst to join our team supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). This role blends user experience design with human performance analysis to improve safety, usability, and operational efficiency across aviation systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to research user workflows, assess human performance, and design intuitive interfaces and interventions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, system engineers, and aviation stakeholders to enhance human-centered design and safety.
• Research and document user requirements, workflows, and scenarios to inform design and operational improvements.
• Analyze aviation safety and human performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for intervention.
• Conduct usability testing, workload analyses, and proactive assessments of proposed operational changes.
• Develop mockups and UI specifications using tools such as Pen Pot, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Lead focus groups, surveys, and expert elicitation sessions to gather user feedback and domain insights.
• Present research findings and design recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of detailed research reports and risk mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Engineering, Psychology, UX Design, or a related discipline.

• Advanced degree in Human Factors, Engineering, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience working directly with the FAA or within the aviation industry.
• Familiarity with air traffic control systems and workload analysis methodologies.

• Work location:
  
  WJHTC - Onsite
• Work Hours:
  
  Normal Business Hours
• Travel:
  Less than 10%
• Physical requirements:
  • Extended Computer Use:
    Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
  • Lifting and Carrying:
    Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance.
  • Mobility:
    Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms.
  • Dexterity:
    Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.
  • Sitting/Standing:
    Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.
• Background check:
  Public Trust Investigation

At LS Technologies, we are enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization, we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs.

Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners.

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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