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Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Were a small and growing company so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. Youll be more than a contract performer for us youll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career and youll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else so we gather regularly for game nights happy hours tech talks and plenty more. We think youll like it here!
Remember Bitwise is not a cult.
What We Look For
Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence growth and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our countrys national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters and so will you.
We ask that every new hire be able to:
- Contribute meaningful thought leadership if not right away over time
- Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
- Be detailed even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
- Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
- Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
- Know and live our core values every single day
About this Role
Bitwise is hiring a Usability/Human Factors Engineer on their UX Team. This position is hybrid and includes telework2 days per week with theability to work on-site3 days per week. You must be a local candidate.
Responsibilities will include:- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
- Research and document user workflows designs intuitive front-end systems creates mockups engages with users for feedback and works closely with multiple development teams to enhance analyst tools. Support migrating software deployments to new cloud systems
- Collaborate with developers managers and system engineers to ensure intelligence products remain modern cutting-edge and highly usable.
Requirements- Experience working with system end users by creating user surveys and organizing focus groups to obtain user feedback
- Experience working closely with application developers including product designers and process engineers to create user interface design specifications
- Experience creating user surveys and organizing focus groups to obtain feedback from system end users
- Experience researching and documenting user requirements including profiles frequent tasks workflows and user scenarios to make strategic modifications
- Experience directing/conducting usability testing while collaborating with the application design team
- Proficiency in one or more design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud XD and PenPot
- Bachelors degree plus 5years of relevant experience or Masters degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
- Dont quite meet these requirements Peep our other prime positions
Preferred Skills- Advanced degrees and certifications related to Human Factors Engineering or Human Centered Computing are a plus.
Benefits at Bitwise- Top salaries because were top performers
- Pick your PTO Everyone values time and money differently so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice your balance.
- All 11 federal holidays paid!
- Up to 2 snow days paid!
- Well quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6% Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement to your paycheck or both. Cmon now!
- 100% employer-paid medical dental vision life and disability insurances. Thats a lot. Already covered on health insurance No problem well trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
- $5250 annual education assistance for training certifications tuition and even student loan repayments.
- Spot bonuses for obtained certifications customer recognition and just about anything else that makes us go Hot damn!. We hope to say that many times about you.
Salary Range
$115000 - $140000 including Flex Income
Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience skills education and certifications. What to expect after applying
Youll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that well:- Send over additional company materials for you to review
- Schedule a video call to talk about you our company and your place in it
- Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
- Work closely with you through onboarding. Well keep it joyful and easy.
Disclaimers
Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.
Compensation for this position including all compensation options will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process please contact our excellent Head of Growth and Talent Acquisition Janine Hunter at for assistance.