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Forward Deployed Engineer

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The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the Sponsor's system accreditation efforts, to include creating Body of Evidence (BOE ...

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As a Digital Engineer on our team, you will use your combined MBSE and software knowledge/experience to help shape and implement digital solutions and services for our customers. You will work ...

Istari Digital

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Dayton, OH · On-site

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How much do usability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for usability engineer in the United States is $106,377.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a usability engineer?

A Usability Engineer ensures that products, such as websites, software, and applications, are user-friendly, efficient, and accessible. They conduct user research, design usability tests, analyze user behavior, and provide recommendations to improve the overall user experience. Their role often involves working closely with designers, developers, and product teams to create intuitive and effective interfaces. By applying usability principles, they help reduce user frustration and enhance product adoption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a usability engineer?

To thrive as a Usability Engineer, you need strong analytical abilities, experience in user experience (UX) design, and a solid understanding of human-computer interaction, typically supported by a relevant degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or Design. Familiarity with prototyping tools (such as Figma or Axure), usability testing platforms, and UX research methodologies is frequently required, and certifications like Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) can be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills that distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies enable Usability Engineers to design intuitive products, effectively translate user feedback, and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by usability engineers in their daily work?

Usability Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing user needs with business or technical constraints, advocating for usability improvements within multidisciplinary teams, and effectively synthesizing diverse user feedback into actionable design changes. They may need to facilitate testing sessions, interpret large sets of qualitative and quantitative data, and prioritize recommendations under tight deadlines. Navigating these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate the value of usability to stakeholders. By addressing these obstacles successfully, Usability Engineers play a crucial role in shaping user-friendly products and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

How much does a usability engineer make?

The average salary for a usability engineer typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in user research or interface design can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $130,000 per year.
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Infographic showing various Usability Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,377 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Usability/Human Factors Engineer

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Cornerstone Defense
Library and Information Services • 51 - 200 employees
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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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