The Sr. Human Factors Design Engineer applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products. Develops and implements research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in all phases of products development and processes. Designs and executes tests to simulate product use for the purposes of concept selection/refinement, requirements development, use-related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users. Interfaces with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Requires a University Degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Experience with the development and implementation of Formative and Summative evaluations
- Human Factors Engineering experience
- Use error analysis
- UX Research