Senior Human Factors Engineer — Remote Medical Device Innovation

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

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.