Junior Human Factors Engineer

Crux Product Design; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance

Bike-to-work

Health cash plan

Paid time off

Social events

Job summary

Crux Product Design in the Boston area is seeking a Junior Human Factors Engineer to contribute to medical devices, consumer and digital products across development stages. You will collaborate with internal teams and global clients to ensure user needs are addressed early and often throughout design.

You will perform desk and field research, use-related risk management, and plan and conduct Human Factors studies, delivering clear reports aligned with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to project work.
• Strong planning and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and interact with clients.
• Solid understanding of Human Factors techniques and usability principles.
• Ability to distill large amounts of information into actionable design recommendations.
• Strong report writing skills including clear documentation.
• CORI check required per MA state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk and field research across product domains.
• Engage in use-related risk management and safety considerations.
• Plan and run Human Factors studies in alignment with regulatory standards.
• Compile clear, client-ready reports summarising findings.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Planning & organisational skills

Presentation & interpersonal

Cross-functional teamwork

Client facing

Usability principles

Report writing

CORI compliance

Job description

Position Overview

Crux is on the lookout for an exceptionally talented Junior Human Factors Engineer.

Based in our Boston (US) office, you will be exposed to an array of exciting projects, ranging from medical devices to consumer and digital products, across all phases of development. Working closely with internal project teams and global clients to develop safe and usable devices, ensuring that user needs are considered early and often throughout the design process.

The role involves a range of activities such as desk and field research, use-related risk management, planning and conducting Human Factors studies and compiling results into clear and concise reports, appropriate for client teams and in accordance with regulatory standards.

Check out what our Human Factors team is all about: Crux - Human Factors.

What We’re Looking For…

Essential:

• Proactive attitude.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work within multiple cross-disciplinary teams and be client facing.
• Understanding of Human Factors techniques and usability principles.
• An ability to synthesise a lot of information and distil it into meaningful design recommendations.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Due to the nature of this role, employment is subject to a satisfactory CORI check, in accordance with MA state laws and regulations.

Desirable:

• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in the medical, pharma or health industries.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We’re a dynamic, fast‑growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering brilliant work and for being a genuinely great place to build your career.

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. You’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, life assurance, a generous pension scheme, bike‑to‑work options, a health cash plan, enhanced family leave and opportunities to get involved in social events throughout the year.

Check out what an opportunity at Crux offers you: Life at Crux

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and strive to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences help us grow.