Human Factors Research Engineer — AI-Driven Robotics

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive seeks a Human Factors Research Engineer in Sunnyvale to maximize usability and minimize risk through rigorous research and usability engineering. You will conduct end-to-end studies, translate evidence to user requirements, and help define product claims with leadership and cross-functional teams.

You will lead data processing, collaborate with ML/data scientists, and develop experimental protocols in virtual and physical environments to inform current and future product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years relevant research and engineering experience in product development industry.
• Minimum 6 years leading human subjects research.
• Ability to process and analyze large quantitative datasets from human subjects and robotic systems.
• Ability to translate findings from studies into product requirements for complex, software-controlled electro-mechanical medical device.

Responsibilities

• Design studies, author protocols, train support staff on products and protocols.
• Lead data processing and analysis.
• Lead authorship and submissions of abstracts, white papers, manuscripts.
• Translate and convert scientific evidence to actionable recommendations for product design strategies, product requirements, or product claims.

Skills

AI/ Machine learning

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Biomechanics with emphasis on Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, or a related field

Job description

Intuitive seeks a Human Factors Research Engineer in Sunnyvale to maximize usability and minimize risk through rigorous research and usability engineering. You will conduct end-to-end studies, translate evidence to user requirements, and help define product claims with leadership and cross-functional teams.

You will lead data processing, collaborate with ML/data scientists, and develop experimental protocols in virtual and physical environments to inform current and future product development.