User Study Researcher II

Job Title User Study Researcher II Location: San Diego, CA Job Type Full-time, 1-year, On-Going Contract, W2 Schedule Monday – Friday, Onsite Pay Range $62.80 per hour Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. Job Description Key Responsibilities Plan, execute, and track large-scale data collections and user studies that support algorithm development. Track project progress, blockers, and key deliverables, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders. Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure, and operations teams to define and support data collection requirements. Create and maintain documentation for hardware/software platform setup, study protocols, and deployment processes. Support equipment setup, operational readiness, and inventory tracking activities. Assist with vendor onboarding, training, and deployment support. Requirements 3+ years of industry experience in Operations (Data, Product, Lab, R&D, or similar), Test Engineering, Quality Engineering, Support Engineering, or Technical Program Management. Experience coordinating operational initiatives involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities and execute projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and process execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting user studies, research operations, or data collection initiatives. Exposure to hardware and software testing environments. Experience working with vendor-supported programs or deployments. Familiarity with inventory management and operational tracking processes. Experience working in highly collaborative engineering or research-focused environments. Skills Technical troubleshooting and issue triage Project tracking and status reporting Cross-functional collaboration Documentation and process development Hardware and software platform support Vendor training and deployment support Equipment setup and inventory management Data collection operations Education Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. #INDPRO