Senior Human Factors Manager – Research & Safety

Exponent Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Manager-level Human Factors Scientist based in our Chicago, IL office to analyze human performance across automotive, occupational, and consumer contexts. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, and develop client relationships while advancing safety-focused research.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field (or Master’s with experience), strong communication skills, and a track record in forensics or safety investigations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in experimental, cognitive, or related psychology/science field; master's considered with experience.
• Five+ years in litigation support, forensics, health/safety investigations, or related area.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of consulting projects analyzing human perceptual and cognitive performance.
• Inspect and analyze human performance related to vehicles and roadways and assess safety risks.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, provide case management and data processing support.
• Review technical data and literature; develop client contacts and present findings clearly.
• Contribute to design and evaluation of warnings and safety information; publish findings as needed.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Programming

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Business development

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or related field

Master's degree with relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

SAS

SPSS

LabVIEW

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Manager-level Human Factors Scientist based in our Chicago, IL office to analyze human performance across automotive, occupational, and consumer contexts. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, and develop client relationships while advancing safety-focused research.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field (or Master’s with experience), strong communication skills, and a track record in forensics or safety investigations.