Student Worker - Usability Engineering & Human Factors

About the job

In this role, you will work hands-on with both physical and digital prototypes, supporting real-world testing in demanding environments such as high-noise and high-stress scenarios. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scoping usability and human‑factors test activities
• Prepare test materials, equipment, environments, and prototypes
• Support execution of usability tests, ergonomic evaluations, and field studies
• Capture observations, results, and insights through structured documentation
• Help maintain and develop testing frameworks, methods, and tools
• Organize test data, photos/videos, notes, and follow‑up summaries
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, engineers, and product managers
• Assist with light prototyping, concept preparation, or mock-ups where relevant
  

About you

You are structured, curious, and eager to learn. You enjoy practical work, interacting with users, and contributing to a team that values evidence-based decision making. You’re comfortable switching between hands-on testing tasks and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s program (e.g., UX/UI, Design & Innovation, Cognitive Science, Product Development, Human Factors, Engineering Psychology)
• Strong interest in usability, ergonomics, and human‑centered design
• Ability to work systematically and document findings clearly
• Comfortable with physical product handling, equipment setup, and light technical tasks
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

The following will enhance your candidacy

• Military experience
• Experience with usability testing, user interviews, or field studies
• Knowledge of human factors, ergonomics, or product design processes
• Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Miro, Excel, video editing, or note‑taking frameworks
• Interest in physical prototypes, hardware, or digital interface evaluations
• Basic data structuring or analysis experience
• Experience documenting tests or creating structured summaries
• Motivation to work in defense, law enforcement, or high‑performance communication product domains

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with real‑world UX research and human‑factors testing
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team working across physical and digital products
• Insight into professional product development in a specialized industry
• A meaningful role where your work directly influences product quality, user comfort, and safety
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field  
• Flexible work hours to accommodate class schedules and align with your studies 
• Potential for future career opportunities within the company
  
• Your own desk/workstation every time you come into the office. 
  
• Lunch (partly at own expense from a canteen), fruits & snacks, breakfast on Fridays, cake every other Tuesday, Friday bar, social events, and more…  

Additional information

Part-time, appr. 2 days per week within company working hours which are from 9 am to 5 pm. The work takes place at our HQ office in Hvidovre and requires your physical presence. 

As part of our recruitment process, we are conducting a background check on the selected candidate.

How to apply 

Please submit your CV, including an introduction about yourself and why you are motivated to join our team. Candidates will be evaluated on a continuous basis and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All candidates will receive a response via email. 

We believe in equal opportunities for all and encourage all suitable candidates to apply for our open positions. 

We look forward to hearing from you!