Sr. Human Factors Engineer

Responsibilities

Provides human factors support across all product development phases, including translating user requirements into design recommendations, reviewing hardware and software design concepts, conducting user interface design assessments, performing human factors testing and completing related reporting and analysis. Leads usability testing and human factors evaluations, including both formative and summative studies. Leads human factors engineering deliverables and develops customer‑facing reports, including human interface analyses, cognitive walkthroughs, heuristic evaluations, and ergonomic and kinematic assessments.

Applies human factors engineering expertise within cross‑functional teams to evaluate the design space of consumer healthcare products and medical devices in accordance with regulatory standards. Ensures compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as FDA Human Factors Guidance (for medical devices) and ISO 9241 (for usability).

• Human factors
• User experience
• Usability
• Human factors engineering
• Engineering
• Risk analysis
• Ergonomics
• Kinesiology
• Validation protocols

• Develop and conduct human factors research studies independently or in conjunction with clients and/or government agencies.
• Plan and conduct user evaluations of product concepts, data analysis, document evaluation methods/results in detailed reports.
• Present design recommendations to the project team.
• Manage and plan human factors activities to support product development programs.
• Assist with analytical risk analysis to predict and/or assess use error risk potential.
• Identify design mitigations.
• Create and communicate deliverables and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Guide clients through the human factors process.
• Train and mentor new and less experienced human factors engineers.
• Provide leadership, training, guidance, and support to other engineers.
• May provide constructive feedback on performance of peers to functional management.
• Lead client interaction when necessary.

• Strong understanding of the principles of medical device and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate visually via sketches, charts, and digital presentations.
• Ability to multi‑task and perform a wide range of activities.
• Ability to work under a timeline.
• Ability to solve moderate to complex technical problems.
• Strong ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.

Expert Level

Permanent position based out of Providence, RI.

The pay range for this position is $ – $ per year.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: hybrid position in Providence, RI.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

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