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Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon Technologies

Senior System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Arvada, CO

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Highlands Ranch, CO

$102K - $140K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

Raytheon

Senior System Safety Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

System Safety / Human System Integration (HSI) Department ensures our products Safety and Human Factors disciplines are incorporated into all our engineering and program execution to provide for our ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for human factors engineer in Colorado is $60.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.00 and $71.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Human Factors Engineers?

Human Factors Engineers are professionals who study how people interact with products, systems, or environments to improve usability, safety, and overall user experience. They apply principles from psychology, engineering, and design to create solutions that accommodate human abilities and limitations. Their work is essential in industries such as healthcare, aviation, automotive, and consumer electronics, ensuring that products and systems are intuitive and reduce the risk of errors. By focusing on the user's needs and behaviors, Human Factors Engineers help make technology more accessible and efficient.

What Is a Human Factors Engineer?

Human factors engineers design furniture, facilities, and environments that provide optimal benefits for human beings. This includes addressing concepts like total systems performance and problems related to those theories. Your responsibilities often center on addressing issues of ergonomics and creating solutions. Your duties may include designing and testing new machines or systems for optimal comfort and training operators to take advantage of the innovations you create. You may also have consultation responsibilities, advising management on ways to improve workplace environments to emphasize health, safety, and comfort.

What is the difference between Human Factors Engineer vs Ergonomist?

AspectHuman Factors EngineerErgonomist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Human Factors, Psychology, or EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Ergonomics, Human Factors, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product design, usability testingWorkplaces, manufacturing, office environments, consulting
Industry UsageTechnology, aerospace, healthcare, consumer productsManufacturing, workplace safety, health services
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists both focus on optimizing human interaction with systems and products. While Human Factors Engineers often work on designing and testing products in technical environments, Ergonomists typically focus on workplace safety and comfort. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are used across various industries to improve usability and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Human Factors Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Human Factors Engineer, you need a strong background in human-centered design, ergonomics, psychology, and systems engineering, typically supported by a degree in human factors, industrial engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with usability testing tools, statistical analysis software, and human-computer interaction systems is commonly required. Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills help you translate complex user needs into practical design improvements. These skills ensure products, systems, and environments are safe, efficient, and user-friendly, directly impacting usability and user satisfaction.

What are some common challenges Human Factors Engineers face when integrating user feedback into product design?

Human Factors Engineers often encounter the challenge of balancing user feedback with technical and business constraints. While user input is essential for improving usability and safety, it may sometimes conflict with engineering limitations, regulatory requirements, or project timelines. Effective Human Factors Engineers must collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for user-centered changes while finding practical compromises. Maintaining clear communication and prioritizing critical feedback helps ensure that user needs are addressed without disrupting overall project goals.
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Infographic showing various Human Factors Engineer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,533 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Engineer 3 - Human Factors

Terumo BCT, Inc.

Lakewood, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Requisition ID: 35321
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.
We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.
With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.
Engineer 3 -Human Factors
JOB SUMMARY
Work requires originality and judgement in performing independent human factors research, analysis, and evaluation using standard human factors engineering (HFE) theories, principles, and data to facilitate user-centered product design and development. Performs work which requires a broad knowledge of engineering precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
The Human Factors Engineer 3 will apply HFE to system user interface definition, design, and evaluation for new product development, as well as support sustaining and innovation projects. Duties are assigned to provide experience and familiarization with engineering methods, independent thinking, leadership opportunities, and company practices and policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Leads the strategy, planning, and execution of human factors engineering activities and HF validation for new product development projects of all sizes and sustaining projects with impacts to the user interface.
  • Advises, reviews, and approves HF impact assessments for product design changes.
  • Conducts user-centered research including interviews, contextual inquiries, task analyses, and anthropomorphic evaluations for development of user and environment profiles, use specification, use cases, and usability/user interface requirements.
  • Exercises independent judgment in usability testing methodology, data collection, data analysis, conclusions, and design recommendations at various stages of product development from early prototypes through formal validation testing.
  • Ensures that product development projects are following HFE process compliant with all Company policies and procedures as well as existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA and NMPA Human Factors Guidances.
  • Analyzes field data and reviews literature and publications to identify existing usability issues with on-market products.
  • Works with cross-functional teams to create and maintain use-related risk analyses and user interface requirements.
  • Actively collaborates in prototype development of user interfaces, including software, graphical user-interface, hardware or disposable components, and labeling and training.
  • Supports the development of internal tools for human factors data capture, analysis, and testing.
  • Contributes to identifying and developing design and development process improvements and best practices.
  • Reinforces customer empathy and human-centered design approach across the organization.
  • Keeps abreast of regulations and best practices for medical device human factors engineering (e.g. IEC 62366, AAMI HE75, FDA Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsibilities may include providing work direction to technicians and junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with other functional groups, technical disciplines, and levels of management including other engineering disciplines such as Systems and Software Systems, UX Designers, Product Technology Leads, Marketing, Regulatory, Project Managers, Global Services, and Global Product Support and Training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Usability/Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related research-based degree, preferred.

Experience
  • Minimum 4 years experience.
  • Experience with Human Factors/Usability in medical devices and familiarity with existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA Human Factors Guidance, preferred.
  • Experience with risk management activities for medical devices, specifically those applied by Human Factors (i.e. URA, UFMEA, AFMEA, UEA techniques), preferred.

Skills
  • Demonstrated skills in engineering and technical leadership in the design and development of medical devices.
  • Requires working knowledge of human factors, design controls, quality, and risk management regulations, standards, and guidances for medical devices.
  • Requires strong interactive skills in general communication, cross-functional participation and influence, mentoring and acceptance of guidance, technical leadership, project management, coordination with cross-functional team members, team behavior.
  • Provides support for subordinates, junior engineers, technicians, and management.
  • Ability to influence without authority to drive user-centered design across functional partners.
  • Ability to moderate usability studies in a manner that produces reliable data with minimal bias.
  • Ability to be innovative in approaches to accomplishing user-centered design and design for usability.
  • Strong technical writing skills to produce human factors protocols and reports for regulatory requirements and submissions.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in diagnosing root causes of human factors issues and recommend user-centered design solutions.
  • Highly organized and able to work efficiently across multiple projects in parallel.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and present data and results effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

-Or-
An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Additional Physical Requirements
Requires domestic and international travel based on business needs.
Target Pay Range: $109,800.00 to $137,200.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 7.0%
We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from . We encourage your prompt application.
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.
  • Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
  • We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
  • We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
  • Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
    • Respect - Appreciative of others
    • Integrity - Guided by our mission
    • Care - Empathetic to patients
    • Quality - Committed to excellence
    • Creativity - Striving for innovation
  • We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.

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