Human-Centered Design Engineer

Job Summary

To bridge the gap between user needs and technical execution, the contracted Human-Centered Design Engineer will lead qualitative research, create interactive prototypes, and conduct usability tests remotely, ensuring products are intuitive and impactful for healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews, observations, and surveys to identify needs and usability pain points
• Translate research findings into personas, journey maps, and workflows, presenting insights to shape product roadmaps
• Facilitate design workshops and create wireframes and prototypes, while planning and analyzing usability tests to iterate on designs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Centered Design, Interaction Design, or a related field
• 3 to 6+ years of professional experience in HCD, UX design, or user research, especially in regulated industries
• Proficiency in prototyping software such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and familiarity with usability testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG standards as they apply to design
• A portfolio showcasing end-to-end research, synthesis, and prototyping with measurable impact