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Human Factors Engineer

Cambridge, MA · 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 ...

Plan and complete human factors engineering activities, including project plans, timelines, and deliverables. * Conduct use-related risk assessments, identify potential use errors, and support risk ...

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 ...

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 ...

Apple is looking for a Senior Human Factors Engineer to lead experience definition for intelligent systems and emerging interaction paradigms. In this role, you will shape how people interact with ...

The Human Factors Manager works closely with fellow Human Factors managers and engineers and collaborates with other cross-functional managers of clinical engineering, system and software engineering ...

We're looking for a Senior Human Factors Researcher to join our Design Research team. This role is ideal for a researcher with a deep technical background in physical hardware and ergonomics who ...

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 ...

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How much do human factors jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for human factors in the United States is $89,120.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Human Factors Jobs?

Human factors jobs may focus on engineering or ergonomics. You may work on physical ergonomics, which is the relationship between human anatomy and a product or process, or cognitive ergonomics, which focuses on things such as memory, perception, and motor responses. Organizational ergonomics is concerned with procedures and the use of systems and technology to complete tasks or organize. A human factors engineer or ergonomist designs products, processes, and facilities that improve the way that people interact with technology. The duties and responsibilities of human factors psychologist or scientist are to study and test these interactions.

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

To thrive as a Human Factors Specialist, you need a background in psychology, engineering, or human-computer interaction, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in user-centered design. Familiarity with usability testing tools, data analysis software, and systems like MATLAB or UX research platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively with multidisciplinary teams distinguish top performers. These skills ensure that products, systems, or environments are optimized for safety, usability, and user satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by Human Factors professionals when working with cross-functional teams?

Human Factors professionals often collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers, which can present challenges in aligning priorities and communicating complex human-centered concepts. One common difficulty is ensuring that user experience considerations are integrated early in the design process, as technical or business constraints may take precedence. Effective communication and advocacy for the user perspective are essential, as is the ability to translate research findings into actionable design recommendations that resonate with other disciplines.

What are human factors professionals?

Human factors professionals, also known as human factors engineers or ergonomists, are experts who study how people interact with systems, products, and environments. Their goal is to optimize these interactions to improve safety, performance, and user satisfaction. They apply principles from psychology, engineering, and design to create solutions that reduce errors and enhance usability in various industries such as healthcare, transportation, and technology.
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Infographic showing various Human Factors job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,120 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Human Factors Engineer

MORSE Corp

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$90K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
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 people, who are easy to work with and passionate about making an impact for national security. Our work spans UAVs with precision delivery, novel AI capabilities, Test and Evaluation to make sure the AI solutions accomplish their intended missions, and advanced Decision Systems to arm the warfighter with data to make better, faster decisions to plan missions and have situational awareness into potential threats.
Job Summary
As a Human Factors Engineer, you will work with end users and stakeholders to assess the operational effectiveness and performance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. As we perform Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), you will lead user engagement and knowledge elicitation studies to understand user requirements and define metrics to assess the effectiveness of Human-AI teaming in operational environments. You will use your knowledge of iterative design processes to regularly elicit feedback regarding the human-AI teaming experience to recommend best practices, including design mock-ups, for enhancing the user's operational effectiveness. You will also use your advanced data analysis skills to evaluate human-AI performance under different operational conditions to tailor AI technical solutions for specific operational scenarios and tempos.
Responsibilities
  • Perform Human-Machine Teaming Test and Evaluation (HMT T&E) of Artificial Intelligence
  • Lead user engagement studies, knowledge elicitation sessions, human-in-the-loop assessments, and workflow analysis
  • Identify appropriate human performance metrics to evaluate the system performance and effectiveness of Human-AI Teaming
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative assessments of human performance with AI systems
  • Develop UI mockups
  • Liaison between data scientists, software developers, analysts and end users
  • Perform descriptive and inferential statistics to characterize human performance
  • Be familiar with a wide range of metrics to assess signal detection from a human performance as well as a machine-learning perspective
  • Provide technical direction and leadership to small-mid sized teams
Skills and Requirements
  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • MS or PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, User Experience, Human Factors, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other related field
  • 10+ years of professional experience
  • Experience with HMT, HMI, HSI, Human Factors, Human Performance, and Usability
  • Experience engaging with end users and stakeholders
  • Programming skills in Python

MORSE Corp's salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an "open" leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an "unlimited" paid leave policy.
Compensation
$90,000-$210,000 USD
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.