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WAVSYS

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Enterprise UX Product Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Usability Testing: Conduct iterative usability testing to validate design decisions. UI & Systems ... contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 ...

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Intellectt INC

Senior Usability Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

My name is Mahalakshmi , and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting contract ... Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and independently drive testing programs Preferred Skills:

Saransh Inc

UI/UX Engineer (10+ yrs)

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

$99K - $123K/yr

Contract Must Have Skills: * 10+ Yrs Exp - UI/UX design and development, * 8+ Yrs Exp - Design ... Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design concepts.

Unlearn

Product Designer (Contract)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Type: Contract, 30-40 hrs/week Location: Hybrid, San Francisco Duration : 6 months; potential to ... Lead user research and usability testing; translate findings into design improvements. * Develop a ...

Blue State

Contract UX Designer (Evergreen)

Oakland, CA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Interested in Contract UX Design opportunities at Blue State? Submit an application so you can be ... Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey ...

TalentBurst, Inc.

Human Factors Engineer 4

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

Present results of research, and usability testing to the New Product Development organization ... We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct ...

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Akraya Inc.

UX Designer: 26-01768

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$60 - $65/hr

Figma (advanced), User Journey Mapping (advanced), Prototyping (advanced), Usability Testing (intermediate), Design Frameworks (intermediate) Contract Type: W2/C2C Duration: 6+ Months Contract (High ...

Apex Informatics

Manual tester

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Sacramento CA-Hybrid-3x/week Duration : 12+ Months Contract Required Skills & Qualifications: 4+ ... Hands-on experience with functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing. Good ...

Monterey Technologies Inc

Sr. UX Designer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. persons and eligible for a U/S. security clearance YOUR DUTIES * Conduct user-centered research and usability testing. * Create user ...

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What is the difference between Contract Usability Testing vs User Experience (UX) Designer?

AspectContract Usability TestingUser Experience (UX) Designer
Primary FocusEvaluating product usability through testing sessionsDesigning and improving overall user experience and interface
Required SkillsTesting methodologies, user research, data analysisDesign skills, user research, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often freelance or contract rolesFull-time or freelance, involved in design process
Industry UsageCommon in software, web, and app developmentUsed across digital product design, web, and app industries

Contract Usability Testing focuses on evaluating how users interact with a product, identifying issues through testing. UX Designers create and refine the overall user experience, including design and usability. While both roles require user research skills, usability testing is more about assessment, whereas UX design involves proactive design development.

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UI/Human Factors Engineer : 26-01984

UI/Human Factors Engineer : 26-01984

Akraya Inc.

Mountain View, CA • On-site, Remote

$110 - $120/hr

Temporary

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description


Primary Skills: Human Factors Engineering (Expert), Usability Testing & Validation (Expert), User Research & Task Analysis (Expert), Human-Centered Design / HCD (Advanced), Medical Device Usability (Advanced)
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Remote
Pay Range: $110 - $120 per hour on W2
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Engineer to support the research, design, and validation of medical device products through user-centered design and usability engineering principles. The ideal candidate will have expertise in human factors research, usability testing, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure products are safe, effective for end users throughout the product development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct user research, interviews, task analyses, and simulated use studies to understand user needs and workflows.
  • Plan, execute, and report formative and summative usability (Human Factors) studies.
  • Perform usability risk analysis and maintain traceability between user risks, mitigations, and validation activities.
  • Provide Human Factors guidance throughout product design and development.
  • Analyze customer feedback and product complaints to identify usability improvements.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Clinical, and Regulatory teams.
  • Present research findings and usability recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Must-have Skills:
  • 5+ years of Human Factors Engineering or Usability Engineering experience.
  • Strong experience conducting user research, task analysis, and usability testing.
  • Experience with Human-Centered Design (HCD) and User-Centered Design (UCD) methodologies.
  • Experience performing usability risk analysis and validation testing.
  • Strong analytical, presentation, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product development teams.
  • Knowledge of Human Factors regulations and standards including IEC 62366, AAMI HE75, and FDA Human Factors Guidance.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Psychology, Human-Centered Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.
Nice-to-have Skills:
  • Experience in the medical device or other regulated industries.
  • Experience supporting FDA-regulated product development and usability validation.
  • Familiarity with risk management and regulatory documentation.
  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and usability engineering best practices.

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Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm and the staffing partner of choice for many leading companies across the US. Akraya was recently voted as a 2021 Best Staffing Firm to Temp for by Staffing Industry Analysts and voted by our employees and consultants as a 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

2001

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