Human Factors Principal Consultant

Rimkus•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision-making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi-disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors.
5+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting. This includes experience conducting inspections, writing reports, and testifying in depositions and trials.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent client relations and management skills.
Knowledgeable about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License.
Experience with perception-response time, nighttime visibility, driver detection distances, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and growing a legal consulting practice.
Complete site inspections.
Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Prepare expert reports and affidavits.
Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Provide deposition and trial testimony.
Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.