Human Factors Engineer

Responsibilities

• develop the human factors engineering (HFE) strategy, implementation plans, technical bases, and safety basis documentation
• tailor NRC HFE guidance into a practical HFE program
• evaluate the implementation of human factors engineering best practices
• lead operating experience reviews and functional requirements analyses
• translate task analysis and safety analysis results into requirements
• define Human System Interface (HIS) requirements
• plan and execute HFE verification and validation activities
• prepare license application content and safety evaluation materials
• interface with engineering teams and vendors
• help establish human performance monitoring and continuous improvement approaches

• Bachelor's degree in human factors engineering, engineering psychology, cognitive systems engineering, systems engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience applying human factors engineering to nuclear reactor or fuel cycle technology
• Experience conducting or supporting HFE analyses such as operating experience review, function allocation, task analysis, human action evaluation, HSI design review, procedure and training input development, and staffing qualification analysis
• Familiarity with NRC or DOE expectations for human factors, safety analysis, licensing documentation, management measures, credited human actions, or safety-significant administrative controls
• Direct experience with NUREG-0711, NUREG-0700, NUREG-0800 Chapter 18, and NUREG-1520.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to produce auditable, licensing-quality documentation that clearly links safety basis assumptions, human actions, design requirements, procedures, training and verification evidence.