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UX Researcher – Defense Aviation

Steerbridge 🇺🇸 Vienna, Virginia, United States of America

Onsite $115,000 - $135,000 Full-time Mid-level

The UX Researcher will plan and conduct various forms of user research, including interviews and workflow analysis, to understand operational constraints in aviation readiness and sustainment environments. They must synthesize these findings into actionable insights and translate them into functional prototype concepts, wireframes, and workflow models.

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

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

Benefits

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

Key Skills

User Research UX design Human Factors Applied product research Research methodologies Interviews Usability testing Research synthesis Complex operational environments Enterprise software systems Government software systems Figma Prototyping tools

About Steerbridge

SteerBridge is a technology company that provides professional services and solutions to the U.S. Government and Corporate counterparts through a wide array of capabilities and myopic focus on innovative solutions. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and private sector experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions while maximizing Veteran talent to enhance efficiency and surpass expectations. Current & Past Services include: Veteran Relations | Strategic Communications | General Technology Services | Software Engineering | Program Management | Business Process Management | Cybersecurity Professional Services | AI/ML capabilities | Data Management & Analytics.

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