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Philips

Usability Designer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$129K - $205K/yr

Conducting user research, task analysis, and developing use scenarios. * Providing usability input ... An understanding of regulatory requirements for medical device usability, including FDA guidance ...

Philips

Usability Designer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$129K - $205K/yr

Conducting user research, task analysis, and developing use scenarios. * Providing usability input ... An understanding of regulatory requirements for medical device usability, including FDA guidance ...

The New York Times

Senior Researcher, Growth

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Experience scoping and conducting UX and usability research through a variety of qualitative and ... Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a ...

Gehc

MR Lead Systems Engineer, Usability

Waukesha, WI · On-site

Work with Quality & Regulatory teams to ensure medical regulatory requirements are integrated ... Utilize observational research, usability tests, expert reviews, heuristic evaluations, customer ...

ARTHREX

Sr. User Experience Researcher

Naples, FL

At Arthrex, we're a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical ... usability test plans. * Perform the role of validating design concepts and product ideas with ...

OneStream

Senior User Experience Researcher II

Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K Gross annual base salary: USD 173,000-225,000 Additional ... You should love collaborating and be able to get passionate about improving the usability and ...

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How much do medical usability researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical usability researcher in the United States is $117,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medical Usability Researcher vs Medical User Experience Designer?

AspectMedical Usability ResearcherMedical User Experience Designer
CredentialsTypically requires degrees in human factors, psychology, or related fields; certifications in usability or human factors are commonRequires design, UX, or human-computer interaction background; often holds degrees in design, psychology, or related areas
Work EnvironmentConducts research, usability testing, and analysis in clinical or healthcare settingsDesigns user interfaces and experiences for medical devices or software, often collaborating with development teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare companies, medical device manufacturers, and research institutionsEmployed by healthcare tech firms, medical device companies, and design agencies

While both roles focus on improving user interactions with medical products, Medical Usability Researchers primarily conduct studies and analyze usability data, whereas Medical User Experience Designers focus on creating and designing user interfaces. Both roles are essential in ensuring safe and effective medical device and software use, often working closely together in healthcare product development.

What does a medical usability researcher do?

A medical usability researcher evaluates how effectively healthcare products, such as medical devices and digital health tools, are used by patients and healthcare professionals. They conduct user testing, analyze user interactions, and identify design improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and user experience, often using methods like interviews, observations, and usability testing tools.

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Infographic showing various Medical Usability Researcher job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,556 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Human Factors Usability Researcher & Evaluator

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Torch Technologies, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented Human Factors Usability Researcher & Evaluator to join our innovative Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) team. This role is both highly collaborative and customer-facing, requiring close engagement with stakeholders to understand system requirements and user needs. As part of the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) team, you will play a key role in optimizing usability through rigorous, data-driven human factors research. You will identify key system components, select appropriate research methods, define performance metrics, and design/execute human-factors studies. Your work will focus on generating reliable, quantifiable data that leads to actionable recommendations and measurable system improvements.
Your responsibilities will include:
User Needs & Workflows:
  • Analyze user workflows, tasks, and decision-making processes through detailed personas, journey maps, and other usability methodologies.
  • Identify and understand user needs and pain points through in-depth user interviews, heuristic evaluations (analyses), and cognitive task analyses.
  • Advocate for the user in design and engineering discussions.

Usability Research & Evaluation:
  • Use relevant usability metrics and Key-Performance-Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate user interactions with a system/product.
  • Design and execute comprehensive usability studies from the development of study plans/scenarios to the in-person participant facilitation of the study.
  • Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to deliver actionable recommendations and digestible insights that will drive design and workflow decisions.

Documentation & Communication:
  • Produce usability reports, findings, and summaries that will drive practical design recommendations and future system applications.
  • Support design reviews and communicate insights to stakeholders, UX designers, and engineers
  • Integrate into cross-functional teams to guide and enhance research methodologies and their implementation among colleagues.
  • We are looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in human-centered design and a proven track record of conducting impactful user research.

Required Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship.
  • BA/BS degree in Usability Engineering, Human Factors, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Industrial or Systems Engineering, or a related field with a focus on human factors technology. Graduate degree is preferred.
  • 3-8 years of experience in Human Factors research.
  • Preferably 1.5 years of DoW experience.
  • Proficiency in a variety of user experience research methodologies, including usability evaluations, customer interviews, task analysis, heuristic evaluation, and user surveys.
  • Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to various locations across the U.S.
  • This is an on-site position.
  • Experience with DoW weapons systems and/or unmanned aircraft systems is a plus.
  • To succeed in this role, you should be a proactive and creative individual with a passion for understanding and advocating for the user.
  • Proactive and Organized: You have strong project management skills and can clearly communicate research findings through written reports and in-person presentations.
  • A Critical Thinker: You are comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, and you possess excellent critical thinking and analysis skills.
  • Creative and Driven: You bring creativity and a strong drive to the design research process, constantly seeking innovative ways to improve the user experience.

Security Requirements:
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel: Yes, 20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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