Senior Human Factors Expert

Paragon Forensics; Laguna Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with safe harbor

Health stipend (medical/dental/vision)

Paid sick leave

Training provided

Professional development events

Hybrid work environment

Company outings

Weekly lunches

Job summary

Paragon Forensics seeks a Senior Human Factors Expert to lead investigations involving perception, cognition, and response behavior across motor vehicle, premises, industrial, and product claims.

You will manage client relationships, conduct inspections, and prepare detailed reports while providing testimony in depositions and trials. Travel locally and regionally as needed; strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human factors.
• Experience with human factors analyses in forensic contexts.
• Prior testimony as an expert witness is required.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to review literature and standards.
• Ability to inspect sites, vehicles, products; use basic equipment.
• Strong English communication; capable of client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations on human factors related claims.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and provide feedback.
• Conduct site, vehicle, and product inspections with proper documentation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and provide testimony in depositions and trials.

Skills

Human factors expertise

Forensic context

Client management

Testimony experience

Analytical skills

Scientific literature review

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Time management

Communication in English

Field inspections

Travel readiness

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Camera

Tape measure

Level

Job description

Job Title: Senior Human Factors Expert

Location: Philadelphia / National

Terms: Salary – Full Time

About us

Paragon Forensics is a leading full-service consulting firm specialized in providing forensic analysis and expert opinion to the legal and insurance industries. Our principal services currently include analyses of accident reconstruction, premises liability, biomechanics, and safety to assist our clients in their evaluation of actual or potential injury-related claims. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists who collaborate on cases in a relaxed yet fast-paced work environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Human Factors Expert to lead forensic investigations involving human perception, decision-making, and responsive behavior applied to motor vehicle, premises, industrial, and product related claims. This role will serve as a lead expert on human factors case investigations, requiring client retention and management as well as testimony in legal settings including depositions and trials.

Responsibilities

The Senior Human Factors Expert will be responsible for working on multi-disciplinary projects conducting in-depth analyses of human perception, cognition, attention, decision-making, and response behavior. This role will involve developing and maintaining a client list, providing timely and accurate feedback on retained topics. The expert will conduct inspections of incident sites, vehicles/equipment, products, and environmental conditions, including taking calibrated photographs and/or videos replicating expected visual conditions based on scientific methodology. This role will require the preparation of detailed technical reports, as well as legal testimony in deposition, arbitration, and trial settings.

• 401k with 3% safe harbor and profit sharing
• $750/month toward Blue Shield medical/dental insurance/vision
• 10 days paid sick leave
• Company paid training
• Company paid professional development, activities and events
• Hybrid work environment with company laptop, cell phone, and equipment provided
• Semi-annual company outings
• Weekly company paid lunches

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human factors
• Proven expertise in human perception, cognition, attention, and response behavior in applied settings.
• Experience with human factors analyses in forensic accident investigation contexts
• Prior testimony (deposition/trial) experience as an expert witness in human factors
• Strong analytical skills and ability to research and interpret scientific literature, standards, and complex datasets.
• Complete site, vehicle, and product inspections related to human factors
• Ability to handle a high case load and short deadlines
• Effective management of time and support staff
• Strong reading comprehension and written/verbal communication with command of the English language
• Competency using basic tools and equipment (i.e., camera, tape measure, level, etc.)
• Competency using a PC with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic
• Meets or exceeds billing requirements
• Requires local and regional travel and reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Background and DMV check

Preferred Qualification

• PhD in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Ergonomics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience
• Proficiency in image processing and visibility/conspicuity analysis tools