Senior Human Factors Engineer

Advantage Technical; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a remote (U.S.) position with a San Diego, CA-based team. You will drive human factors engineering across development, usability studies, and risk analyses to improve patient safety and product usability.

The role requires a strong background in medical device HF, FDA guidance familiarity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive Science, BME, or related field.
• Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• 5+ years professional experience, including 3+ years in medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain human factors documentation and usability reports.
• Conduct formative and summative usability studies.
• Evaluate use-related risks and propose mitigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety and user experience.
• Support product design, verification, and validation with HF insights.
• Mentor junior team members as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards.

Skills

Five-plus years experience

Usability studies

Risk analysis

Regulated product development

FDA/IEC guidance knowledge

Strong communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors/related field

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Human Factors Engineer

Remote (U.S.) | San Diego, CA-Based Team

Pay Rate: $77.00/hour

Are you an experienced Human Factors Engineer looking to make an impact in the medical device industry? Join an innovative team dedicated to improving patient safety and product usability through user-centered design, risk analysis, and human factors engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Master's or Ph.D. preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in Human Factors Engineering within the medical device industry
• Experience with usability studies, risk analysis, and regulated product development environments
• Knowledge of FDA Human Factors guidance, IEC 62366, HE75, and related standards preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Job Duties

• Develop, review, and maintain Human Factors engineering documentation and usability reports
• Conduct and support formative and summative usability studies
• Evaluate use-related risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product safety, effectiveness, and user experience
• Provide human factors insights to support product design, verification, and validation activities
• Analyze usability findings and recommend design improvements
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members when needed

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings, presentations, and collaborative project activities
• Occasional travel required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Human Factors professional to contribute to innovative medical device development while gaining valuable experience with a leading healthcare technology organization.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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