Senior Human Factors Engineer

Location:

San Diego, CA

Position Type:

Temp

Reference ID:

2079589

Salary:

$77.00

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

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.

Apply Now to bring your expertise in usability engineering, user research, and medical device development to a team focused on creating safer, more effective products that improve lives. 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.