Exponent · 14 hours ago
Human Factors Scientist (M.S./M.A./Ph.D.)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$101K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that addresses unique challenges through multidisciplinary teams. The Human Factors Scientist will apply expertise in human factors to evaluate driver behavior and vehicle interactions, manage studies, and develop design guidelines to enhance roadway safety and traffic operations.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Managing, planning, and conducting human performance studies and tests with in-vehicle technologies in a range of environments, including test-tracks, simulators, and on-road driving
Reviewing and synthesizing research on driver behavior to develop design guidelines and other tools to support roadway design and traffic operations
Human factors reviews and analyses of user-interface designs and test procedures, including recommendations for design improvements
Managing a range of consulting activities that involve human factors in vehicle accidents and their prevention, including the limitations of human perceptual, motor, cognitive, and decision-making capabilities
Conducting hands-on inspections and analyzing human performance as it relates to vehicles and roadways to investigate accidents and injuries
Developing client contacts
Working on multi-disciplinary projects and providing case management, data processing, and other project support
Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards
Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information
Qualification
Required
M.S/M.A. with at least five (5) years of relevant experience or Ph.D. in Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, Experimental, Industrial or Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Kinesiology or other related discipline
Undergraduate degree in psychology, engineering, or a related discipline is a plus
Substantial record (publications, presentations) of applied research in driver behavior and performance
Proficiency in experimental design, human subjects testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and computer programming (e.g. Matlab, SAS, SPSS, Labview, etc.) a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
Assertive, self-starter, and able to work with accuracy under pressure and/or deadlines
Currently based in or are willing to relocate to the Bellevue, WA area
Benefits
Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
1001-5000 employees
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