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Georgia Tech

Research Engineer II-LT

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Leading and contributing to research projects focused on XR, human machine/AI/robot collaboration and related human-centered engineering use cases. Producing high-quality scholarly outputs, including ...

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Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... centered solutions that improve workforce readiness, user adoption, workflow optimization, and overall system performance. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering ...

Ibility

Human Factor Engineer

Washington, DC

... centered solutions that improve workforce readiness, user adoption, workflow optimization, and overall system performance. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering ...

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Principal Human Factors Engineer

Monterey Technologies Inc

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

WE ARE:
Monterey Technologies, Inc. applies human-centered systems engineering to the design and development of complex, critical systems. Our human modeling approach helps our clients deliver improved human and system performance at lower life cycle costs. Our human-centered approach to problem-solving ensures that we understand the human dimension before recommending technology solutions.

The Role: 
As a Principal Human Factors Engineer, you are in a technical leadership position coordinating team effort, engaging with stakeholders, and advocating for user-centered engineering approaches. In this role, you will be an expert in the application of MTI's user-centered research, analysis, design, and development process to drive the vision of highly effective solutions for complex, critical missions.
Security Clearance Required
  • Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. persons and eligible for a U/S. security clearance
Your Responsibilities:
Understand overarching project and program technical direction, develop a comprehensive human factors program, and coordinate a team to achieve overall project success.
Ensure compliance with human factors standards and best practices while championing the development of usable and mission-effective systems develop a usable and mission-effective systems.
Lead and oversee diverse technical work such as requirements discovery, compliance, workflow and task analyses, user events, and usability studies, etc.
Cultivate a collaborative and user-centric culture within the team, fostering a relentless commitment to knowledge sharing, skill development, and the pursuit of user satisfaction.
Technical lead on proposals and capture efforts.
Work independently on complex tasks, lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with peers, and mentor junior and mid-level team members.
Lead and oversee documentation efforts such as Human Engineering Design Approach Documents (HEDADs), Critical Task Analysis (CTA) reports, project briefings, test results, etc.
Choose, develop, apply, and oversee the application of appropriate tools and standards. Ensure team compliance with human factors standards and best practices.
Interface with the prime contractor, other teammates, and the government customer to provide human factors expertise.
Provide human factors design, development, analysis, and evaluation for all aspects of the system across the lifecycle
Your Experience:
A bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
An advanced degree (master's or PhD) in a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is generally required.
A distinguished record of leadership, marked by the mentorship of junior, mid-level, and senior engineers.
Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of HF principles, tools, techniques, and standards.
A comprehensive understanding of the system engineering lifecycle, and especially HSI considerations.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex human factors findings and recommendations articulately to a wide range of audiences.
Your Benefits:
  • Flexible Work environment
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Competitive salary commensurate with education, background, and experience
  • Health, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term insurance benefits
  • Pet-Care Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Cricitcal Illness Insurance
Notice:
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok!

At MTI we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MTI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. All selected candidates will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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