Job Title: Senior UX Researcher – Human-Machine Interface (Contract)
Location: West Midlands (Regular on-site — secure prototype facility)
Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Duration: 10 months
Start Date: June 2026
Rate: Circa £60,000 pro rata (£36.58/hr)
About the Role
A luxury premium EV automotive brand is seeking a Senior UX Researcher to lead delivery of user testing across their next-generation digital in-vehicle experiences. This is a senior lead practitioner role — you'll be the most experienced research voice in the room, running studies, mentoring junior researchers and directly influencing how the next generation of premium EV drivers interact with cutting-edge technology.
You Will:
* Lead and coordinate UX testing across vehicles, simulators and prototypes
* Design, moderate and analyse in-person usability studies
* Mentor and guide junior researchers day to day
* Use Maze, Qualtrics and other research tools to design and analyse studies
* Translate findings into clear actionable design recommendations
You'll Need:
* Senior-level user research and moderated usability testing background
* Proficient with Maze, Qualtrics, UserTesting.com or Optimal Workshop
* Proven ability to lead research across multiple prototype fidelities
* Experience guiding junior researchers
* Full UK driving licence + right to work in UK ✅
Bonus Points For:
* HMI or automotive UX experience
* Eye-tracking or behavioural analytics experience
* Simulator or immersive testing environment experience