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Lead User Experience Researcher and Designer

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United States , Seattle

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Salary:

162350.00 - 234600.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead User Experience Researcher and Designer to join the team. The Lead User Experience Researcher and Designer develops and leads enterprise-level strategies to ensure effective, usable, and satisfying user experiences with information technology solutions. This role involves conducting advanced user research, defining usability standards, and overseeing user-centered design processes for complex projects. The position requires diagnosing and resolving highly complex usability issues, refining designs, and recommending improvements to enhance user interaction and satisfaction. A key focus includes designing for Human-AI Interaction, incorporating Explainable AI (XAI) patterns, applying Service Design principles, crafting engaging People Analytics and Conversational AI experiences, and developing personas to optimize employee experiences across HR processes and systems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leads the development and execution of user experience strategies aligned with business goals
  • Conducts and oversees comprehensive user research including interviews, contextual inquiries, and observations to understand user needs and workflows
  • Develops detailed personas and user profiles to represent diverse user groups, with a focus on HR employees and stakeholders
  • Defines usability goals, requirements, and standards for complex projects and enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Develops interaction design alternatives, prototypes, and conducts usability evaluations using both formative and summative methods
  • Designs intuitive and effective Human-AI interaction models that enhance user trust and transparency, leveraging Explainable AI (XAI) patterns
  • Applies Service Design principles to create seamless, end-to-end user experiences across multiple touchpoints
  • Designs and optimizes Conversational AI experiences that are natural, efficient, and user-centric
  • Focuses on enhancing employee experience by improving usability and engagement across HR processes and systems
  • Analyzes usability data, diagnoses issues, and recommends design refinements or changes
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate user-centered design principles throughout the project lifecycle
  • Mentors and guides UX team members and stakeholders on best practices and methodologies
  • Advocates for customer focus and continuous improvement in user experience quality and safety

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Design, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience in user experience research and design, preferably in complex or enterprise environments
  • Experience designing for Human-AI Interaction and Conversational AI
  • Experience in persona development, particularly for HR and employee-focused systems
  • Proven capability to lead user-centered design projects and teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in usability evaluation techniques

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Certifications such as Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), UX Certification, or similar credentials
  • Experience working in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
  • Experience with AI-driven products and services, particularly in Human-AI interaction design
  • Experience designing employee experience solutions within HR domains
  • Experience in leading UX initiatives at an enterprise scale
What we offer:
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

Expiration:
February 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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