Sr. Human Factors Engineer

Primary responsibilities

• Develop and implement Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities in support of new nuclear plant design, development, and licensing.
• Derive, manage, and maintain HFE requirements in alignment with applicable nuclear regulatory guidance and industry standards.
• Conduct task analysis and human error analysis to support safety and licensing activities, staffing strategies, identification and evaluation of Important Human Actions (IHAs), and human-system integration.
• Support the design and review of Human-System Interfaces (HSIs), including control rooms, digital systems, local control stations and panels.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design and maintenance reviews to ensure HFE requirements, including maintainability and lifecycle considerations, are effectively integrated across plant systems.
• Plan and execute HFE Verification and Validation (V&V), including Integrated System Validation (ISV).
• Prepare HFE assessments and licensing documentation to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and present technical findings to internal stakeholders and nuclear regulators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, or a related engineering, psychology, or human-centered design discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 10–15 years of relevant Human Factors Engineering experience in nuclear or other regulated safety-critical industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Proven experience performing task analysis, human error analysis, and Human Reliability Analysis (HRA).
• Proven experience informing Human-System Interface (HSI) design, procedure development, and implementing Human Factors verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Proven experience aligning Human Factors with applicable nuclear regulatory guidance and industry standards.
• Authors, reviews, and approves key Human Factors technical documents, methodologies, and licensing submittals.
• Communicates persuasively and effectively across all levels of the organization, with clients and regulators.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgement in complex technical, regulatory, and project decision-making.
• Proven experience working in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring integration of Human Factors requirements across plant design, safety analysis, and licensing activities.
• Mentors and develops junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer.
• Proven experience demonstrating strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, ensuring accountability for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, Ph.D., or equivalent recognized technical expertise.
• Extensive Human Factors experience in the nuclear industry.
• Experience integrating Human Factors into Integrated System Validation (ISV), control room design, or digital HSI implementation programs.
• Direct experience supporting regulatory interactions, including preparation of formal responses and participation in regulatory meetings.
• Familiarity with applicable nuclear regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry standards.

Pay

Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $130,000.00-$150,000.00

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
• Training and educational assistance