Forensic Human Factors Lead Consultant

Rimkus Consulting Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a PhD-level human factors expert to manage diverse forensic projects, including field investigations, data acquisition, and expert reporting.

You will conduct site inspections, review literature, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, while preparing affidavits and providing testimony as needed. Travel and client interaction are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cognitive, experimental, or industrial psychology; neuroscience; industrial & systems engineering; or human factors.
• At least 5 years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Experience with perception‑response time, nighttime visibility, driver detection distances, and ADAS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a legal consulting practice.
• Complete site inspections.
• Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Prepare expert reports and affidavits.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Client relations & management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group seeks a PhD-level human factors expert to manage diverse forensic projects, including field investigations, data acquisition, and expert reporting.

You will conduct site inspections, review literature, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, while preparing affidavits and providing testimony as needed. Travel and client interaction are integral to the role.