Principal Scientist, Human Factors — Lead & Innovate

Exponent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 233,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Principal Scientist (Ph.D. or M.A./M.S.) to lead complex investigations in our Human Factors Practice.

This role will guide clients across product design, safety, and UX, applying rigorous human factors methods to understand decision-making, performance, and interactions with systems and environments. Location options include Tampa, Menlo Park, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Farmington Hills, or other US offices.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field; MA/MS with experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary investigations into human performance, perception, cognition, attention, decision-making, ergonomics, and behavior.
• Design and oversee human factors studies, experiments, simulations, evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Develop defensible technical opinions backed by evidence and standards.

Skills

Human factors

Cognition

Ergonomics

Data analysis

Publications

Education

Ph.D. in Human Factors or related field

M.A./M.S. with relevant experience

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Human Factors Principal Scientist (Ph.D. or M.A./M.S.) to lead complex investigations in our Human Factors Practice.

This role will guide clients across product design, safety, and UX, applying rigorous human factors methods to understand decision-making, performance, and interactions with systems and environments. Location options include Tampa, Menlo Park, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Farmington Hills, or other US offices.