Senior Principal Human Factors Scientist

Exponent Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); In loco; USD 233.000 - 295.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life @ Exponent benefits

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Exponent is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our Human Factors Practice. You will lead complex investigations, guide clients, and develop innovative approaches to human behavior and interaction with products and systems. You will mentor staff, publish thought leadership, and help expand business opportunities across diverse industries.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field or an MA/MS with relevant experience, 12+ years in consulting or research, and full authorization to work in the

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ergonomics, Cognitive Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or closely related field. MA/MS with relevant experience considered.
• 12+ years of relevant consulting, industry, research, or applied human factors experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship required.
• Expertise in human performance, human–machine interaction, product safety, or related areas.

Mansioni

• Lead multidisciplinary investigations across human performance, perception, cognition, and ergonomics.
• Design and oversee studies, experiments, simulations, evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Develop defensible technical opinions supported by evidence and standards.
• Serve as principal investigator for key clients and manage large engagements.
• Translate complex concepts into actionable business recommendations.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and contribute to thought leadership.
• Support deposition, trials, and expert witness activities.

Conoscenze

Human factors expertise

Publication record

Client relationship management

Excellent written and verbal skills

Formazione

Ph.D. in Human Factors or related

MA/MS with relevant experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Exponent is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our Human Factors Practice. You will lead complex investigations, guide clients, and develop innovative approaches to human behavior and interaction with products and systems. You will mentor staff, publish thought leadership, and help expand business opportunities across diverse industries.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field or an MA/MS with relevant experience, 12+ years in consulting or research, and full authorization to work in the