Human Factors Engineer

HP•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for shaping the usability and overall user experience of physical products or systems. The role requires a strong blend of human factors expertise, research rigor, and user empathy. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, to create user-centered design solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. The role conducts thorough user research to uncover insights, behaviors, and pain points, translating findings into actionable design solutions.

Requirements

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Design, Human Factors Engineering, Social Sciences research, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
4-7 years of work experience, preferably in design principles, human factors engineering, social sciences research, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
Product Design
Prototyping
Usability
Usability Testing
User Experience (UX)
User Flows
User Research
User-Centered Design
Human Factors Engineering
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Data Analysis and Insight Generation
Competitive Benchmarking
Research Protocol Development
Statistical and Behavioral Analysis
Technical and Research Documentation
Presentation and Visualization of Findings
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Nice To Haves

Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP)
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
Certified User Experience Professional (CUXP)

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, and conducts usability studies and human factors evaluations across multiple stages of product development.
Executes formative and summative usability testing, including protocol development, participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis.
Leads human factors validation activities in alignment with relevant standards.
Applies quantitative and qualitative research methods to generate actionable insights.
Analyzes research data and translates findings into clear, practical design recommendations.
Prepares and delivers research reports and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders.
Collaborates with industrial designers, engineers, and product managers to integrate user insights into product development.
Benchmarks product usability and experience against key competitors.
Identifies and surfaces usability risks early in development to reduce downstream cost and rework.
Supports continuous improvement of research processes, tools, and best practices.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave