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As a Human Factors Engineer II, your responsibilities will include: * Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-1472 compliant Human Factors programs. * Performing MIL-STD-1472 Human Factors ...

As a Human Factors Engineer II, your responsibilities will include: * Developing and implementing one or more MIL-STD-1472 compliant Human Factors programs. * Performing MIL-STD-1472 Human Factors ...

Human Factors Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$90K - $210K/yr

Human Factors Engineer At MORSE, we solve hard problems to field innovative technology to our customers in the US Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We are a company of smart ...

LTVS Human Factors Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

LTVS Human Factors Engineer Department: Program Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Victor Kitmanyen Compensation: $100,000 - $131,000 / year ...

We are looking for a talented Human Factors Engineer/Researcher to bring user-centered design principles to the research, design, and development of Apple Vision Pro. In this role, you will focus on ...

Human Factors Engineer II Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Digital Innovation team at Arthrex is ...

We are seeking an experienced Staff Human Factors Engineer to lead usability engineering across our AI-driven medical device portfolio. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Systems Engineering, you will ...

Sr. Human Factors Engineer

Camden, NJ · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Develop and implement Human Factors Engineering (HFE) activities in support of new nuclear plant design, development, and licensing. * Derive, manage, and maintain HFE requirements in alignment with ...

As a Human Factors Engineer supporting the NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) within the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), you will champion the human-centered ...

We are seeking an experienced Staff Human Factors Engineer to lead usability engineering across our AI-driven medical device portfolio. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Systems Engineering, you will ...

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How much do human factors engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for human factors engineer in the United States is $57.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.79 and $67.55 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,382 per year, or $57.4 per hour.
Senior Human Factors Engineer

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Raytheon

Tewksbury, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Location: Tewksbury, MA

What You Will Do

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Human Factors Engineer to join us onsite in a closed area program with the LCE team in Tewksbury, MA.

As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading development and execution of MIL-STD-1472 compliant Human Factors Engineering programs across major subsystems or full system segments.
  • Serving as a technical authority for Human Factors analyses, ensuring compliance, consistency, and traceability across program efforts.
  • Driving integration of Human Factors Engineering across IPTs, ensuring human performance, safety, and usability are fully embedded in system design decisions.
  • Coordinating directly with customer Human Factors representatives to negotiate, interpret, and refine system requirements and ensure proper allocation across software, hardware, and test domains.
  • Leading Human Factors contributions to system safety efforts, including hazard analyses, risk reduction strategies, and design mitigations aligned with MIL-STD-882 concepts.
  • Owning Human Factors planning activities across program lifecycle phases from concept development through production, and sustainment.
  • Providing technical direction and mentorship to early career engineers and cross functional teammates in Human Factors methods, analyses, and best practices.
  • Briefing Human Factors status, risks, and design implications at technical reviews, design gates, and customer engagements.
  • Translating complex operational and user requirements into validated human centered design inputs for engineering teams.
  • Authoring and reviewing high visibility internal and customer facing deliverables including HFE reports, trade studies, usability assessments, and design recommendations.
  • Collaborating across Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware, Electrical, Hardware, and Safety engineering teams to ensure end-to-end human system integration.
  • Contributing to or leading development of advanced usability evaluations, cognitive task analyses, workload assessments, and human performance modeling approaches. Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design.
  • Interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience in Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Safety Engineering in complex systems
  • Experience working with hardware and software integrated systems in a development environment
  • Experience performing or leading requirements decomposition, validation, or systems engineering activities
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or other safety-critical regulated environments
  • Experience applying MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-882 concepts in program execution
  • Experience leading or contributing to usability testing, task analysis, workload assessment, or human performance modeling
  • Experience with user-centered design practices, including wireframing, prototyping, or HMI design collaboration
  • Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., requirements flow-down, verification & validation)
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams in design tradeoffs involving human performance, safety, and operational effectiveness
  • Experience coordinating across multiple IPTs and stakeholders

What We Offer 

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 
  • Relocation Eligible 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm  

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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