Human Factors Principal Consultant

Rimkus; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & 3V

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a principal to lead our Forensic Human Factors practice in the United States, focusing on evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision-making in product interaction contexts. You will manage multi-disciplinary projects, conduct field investigations, and oversee research reviews to support complex cases.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and 5+ years of litigation consulting experience, with preferred BCPE certification or PE license.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field; strong research background and publications preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting, including inspections, reports, and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a legal consulting practice in human factors.
• Complete site inspections and field investigations.
• Meet with colleagues and clients to discuss cases and projects.
• Prepare expert reports and affidavits for litigation.
• Organize and manage case files and exhibits for depositions and trials.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony when required.
• Track billable hours and case progress for client reporting.

Skills

Legal language understanding

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Client relations

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

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

Tools

BCPE Certification (preferred)

Professional Engineer License (preferred)

Job description

Rimkus is a global engineering and technical consulting firm serving corporations, insurers, law firms, and government agencies. Across life sciences, forensic, construction, built environment, and product development work, the company helps clients solve complex technical challenges with practical expertise and a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and service.

Overview

The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision-making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi-disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for developing and growing 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

Requirements

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Required: Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors
• Required: 5+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting. This includes experience conducting inspections, writing reports, and testifying in depositions and trials
• Required: Eligible to work in the United States
• Preferred: Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License
• Preferred: Experience with perception-response time, nighttime visibility, driver detection distances, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

Required Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have excellent client relations and management skills
• Must be knowledgeable about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements

Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, hear, and talk (must be able to speak and communicate clearly with others). Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime

There will be periods when overtime is required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel

25-50% at most, overnight and field.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development