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Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC

The Human Factors Engineer applies human-centered design principles to improve workforce readiness, user adoption, and workflow optimization across enterprise healthcare information systems and ...

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Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$85 - $125/hr

The Human Factors Engineer applies human-centered design principles to improve workforce readiness, user adoption, and workflow optimization across enterprise healthcare information systems and ...

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Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

The Human Factors Engineer applies human-centered design principles to improve workforce readiness, user adoption, and workflow optimization across enterprise healthcare information systems and ...

Ibility

Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

The Human Factors Engineer applies human-centered design principles to improve workforce readiness, user adoption, and workflow optimization across enterprise healthcare information systems and ...

Ibility

Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

The Human Factors Engineer applies human-centered design principles to improve workforce readiness, user adoption, and workflow optimization across enterprise healthcare information systems and ...

CSSI, Inc.

Human Factors Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

Collaborate with FAA program offices, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders on human factors and system integration initiatives Qualifications * Master's degree in human factors, human factors and ...

Noblis

Human Factors Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

Collaborate with engineers, system designers, and operational experts to ensure human factors integration throughout the development, testing, and implementation of new systems, technologies, and ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for human factors engineer intern in Washington is $19.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Human Factors Engineer Intern applies principles of psychology, engineering, and design to optimize user experience and system performance. They assist in research, usability testing, and data analysis to improve product safety, efficiency, and accessibility. Interns may work on tasks such as designing user interfaces, collecting feedback from users, and analyzing human interactions with technology. Their goal is to ensure products are intuitive, user-friendly, and aligned with human capabilities and limitations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a human factors engineer intern?

A Human Factors Engineer Intern should have a solid grounding in human factors, ergonomics, psychology, or engineering, along with coursework or experience in user-centered design. Familiarity with usability testing tools, data analysis software (such as SPSS or R), and prototyping platforms like Axure or Sketch is often required. Strong observational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities help interns contribute successfully to multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure the intern can analyze user needs, support iterative design improvements, and facilitate safe, efficient, and enjoyable product experiences.

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As a Human Factors Engineer Intern, you might take part in activities like conducting usability studies, assisting with data collection and analysis, creating or refining user interface prototypes, and supporting user research sessions. You’ll likely collaborate closely with experienced human factors engineers, UX designers, and product development teams to observe and document user interactions and suggest design improvements. Projects can range from evaluating physical products to improving digital interfaces, giving you a well-rounded experience. This hands-on exposure helps you build practical skills and understanding that are valuable for your future career in human factors engineering.

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Usability/Human Factors Engineer

Cornerstone Defense

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

  • Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #3663

Title: Usability/Human Factors Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Compensation Range: $145 - $165K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Job Description:
Seeking a Usability/Human Factors Engineer to join the software development team who will develop and sustain integrated, feature-rich capabilities that promote modernization of visualization and presentation tools. The software development team will provide application development and support to tools that allow mission analytic users to view existing data or contribute new information in a collaborative environment.
The Usability/Human Factors Engineer will focus on solving user experience challenges on a highly complex application used by a wide range of users. The Usability/Human Factors Engineer works with developers, managers, and system engineers to keep the product modern and cutting edge. Additionally, the Usability/Human Factors Engineer 2 will research and document user workflows, design and create mockups, engage with users, and interact with the development teams using tools such as Axure and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
Additional information:
  • Approximately 15 team members made up of software, system, and test engineers
  • Work performed in contractor facility in Annapolis Junction

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in cognitive and/or experimental psychology, human factors engineering, or engineering related field (e.g. systems engineering, software engineering, business process engineering). Advanced degree in these fields is desired

Individual Capabilities Required:
  • At least ten (10) years experience in this or related field and have familiarity with task analysis, user interface design, and usability testing
  • At least five (5) years user-experience design and testing experience
  • Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
  • Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
  • Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment)
  • Direct, conduct usability testing and work closely with product designers and process engineers developing applications
  • Designing and developing user surveys to obtain user feedback
  • Use task experience in each of the usability and software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment). To work closely with users (analysts) to research for and document user profiles, analysis tasks, workflows, and user scenarios; in order to create user interface design from specifications provided

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