R&D UX/Usability Engineer

Keysight Technologies
MIN $109,000- MAX $181,000
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Rosa
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Looking for a challenging role in UX design and usability engineering? You will have a key role in UX design for next-generation test instrument hardware, software applications, and solutions. As part of a central team, you will collaborate with project teams to ensure usability and a positive user experience of complex products for engineering customers. Responsibilities Plan, lead, and coordinate UX, usability and user-centered design activities for hardware instruments, software, and solutions. Gain a basic understanding of numerous product/solution technologies over time (for example, how a class of test instruments is used, customer use cases) Persona development, mental model exploration, and task flow analysis or journey mapping for new UI design requirements. Create new UI designs from early concept through wireframes and interactive UI prototypes. Foster teamwork and innovation to create designs within a given UI Standard, Style Guide, and framework. Influence others to design for target personas, and to implement usability recommendations. Review a broad range of designs for usability and UI standards and give recommendations for improvement. Plan and conduct usability tests and provide reports with prioritized recommendations. Perform in a fast-paced environment of agile software development. Embrace new methods and technologies for UX design. Qualifications Master's degree in Human Factors or Usability Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or similar program for equivalent education and experience 2 to 4+ years' experience spanning all phases of user-centered design. Rapid UI prototyping with tools such as Figma, Axure, or others Working knowledge of UX design systems, UI component libraries and agile development. Prefer UX design experience with high-tech or complex systems Must have strong aptitude for technical domains and complex information architecture. Experience with design of UI for usability and simplicity. Experience collaborating with software development teams and collaborating with other stakeholders. Conviction to advocate for UX and design for usability. Touch UI design and working knowledge of ergonomics. Mobile app experience is desirable. Working knowledge of human factors including cognitive psychology, perception, and design for color vision impairment Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. Santa Rosa, CA pay range: MIN $109,000- MAX $181,000 Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Accident, Disability insurance Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health 401(k) Plan Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays Paid Family Leave Discounts, Perks Tuition Reimbursement Adoption Assistance ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) Relocation Benefit (Lump-Sum) Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.