Human Factors Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and conducts usability studies and human factors evaluations across multiple stages of product development.
• Executes formative and summative usability testing, including protocol development, participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis.
• Leads human factors validation activities in alignment with relevant standards.
• Applies quantitative and qualitative research methods to generate actionable insights.
• Analyzes research data and translates findings into clear, practical design recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers research reports and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborates with industrial designers, engineers, and product managers to integrate user insights into product development.
• Benchmarks product usability and experience against key competitors.
• Identifies and surfaces usability risks early in development to reduce downstream cost and rework.
• Supports continuous improvement of research processes, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Design, Human Factors Engineering, Social Sciences research, or any other related discipline.
• 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in design principles, human factors engineering, social sciences research, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified User Experience Professional (CUXP).

Skills

• Product Design
• Prototyping
• Usability
• Usability Testing
• User Experience (UX)
• User Flows
• User Research
• User-Centered Design
• Human Factors Engineering
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
• Data Analysis and Insight Generation
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Research Protocol Development
• Statistical and Behavioral Analysis
• Technical and Research Documentation
• Presentation and Visualization of Findings
• Cross-Org Skills: Effective Communication, Results Orientation, Learning Agility, Digital Fluency, Customer Centricity

Education & Experience

• Recommended: Four-year or Graduate Degree in Design, Human Factors Engineering, Social Sciences research, or any other related discipline.
• Preferred: Commensurate work experience or advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $105,550 to $161,800 USD annually.
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long term/short term disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, life insurance, generous time off policies, parental leave, paid holidays, flexible paid vacation and sick leave.