Human Factors Engineer/Scientist

MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer/Scientist to join their dynamic team in California. This full-time role involves conducting technical investigations related to human factors, particularly in the context of litigation-based consulting. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and extensive experience in analyzing human perception and response capabilities. With a collaborative work environment and a commitment to professional development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking forensic research and investigations. If you are passionate about human factors and want to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan Premium Contribution

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in human factors and forensic analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical investigations in human factors across various domains.
• Analyze vehicle operator performance and workplace safety.

Skills

Human Factors Analysis

Technical Investigations

Communication Skills

Cognitive Psychology

Industrial Engineering

Education

Graduate Degree in Human Factors

Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering

Graduate Degree in Cognitive Psychology

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is currently seeking a Senior Human Factors scientist for our Orange County, California office who is capable of technical investigations across a variety of domains.

This is a full-time office-based position with occasional field testing to support our casework and scientific research projects. The ideal candidate will carry out a variety of human factors analyses, including human perception and response capabilities related to motor vehicle collisions, slip, trip, and falls, consumer products/warning labels, occupational settings, and more. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to detailed forensic investigations and ground-breaking research.

The annual salary is $100,000 to $200,000 depending on qualifications and experience. We contribute $850 per month towards healthcare plan premiums and offer a safe harbor 401k plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 11 paid holidays per year.

Role

You will conduct technical investigations across a variety of domains, primarily in the context of litigation-based consulting. Your typical cases may include the following:

Vehicle operator performance:

• Perception of hazards, attention allocation, reaction time, appropriateness of response
• Effect of age, fatigue, distraction, alcohol or drug use
• Interactions with driver assistance and automated vehicle systems
• Intended versus actual use
• Ergonomics
• Instructions/warning labels

Property & premises incidents:

• Workplace safety
• Signage
• Perception of tripping hazards

Requirements

• Graduate degree in human factors, industrial engineering, cognitive or experimental psychology
• 5 or more years of work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential to clearly convey technical findings to a lay audience and promote MEA’s services to prospective clients
• Specific experience within the forensic, automotive, or industrial safety fields would be an asset

To apply

Referencing the job title – CAHF01 Human Factors Engineer/Scientist – please email your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Company Overview

MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting, and highly rewarding.

Staff in our Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles offices enjoy a collegial atmosphere and a culture of honesty, integrity and continual learning. We provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Consulting, and Research

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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401(k)

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