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Senior Human Factors Engineer - Robotics

Alewife, Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Human-factors engineer for robotics software, ensuring simulation, research operations, and SCADA-style monitoring interfaces are clear, safe, and trustworthy for operators.

Role type

Senior Human Factors Engineer (Robotics/Industrial Software)

Builds

Simulation, research operations, orchestration, and SCADA-style monitoring UIs for autonomous lab software.

Domain

Robotics, Autonomous Labs, Industrial Software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

UX research (contextual inquiry, task analysis, usability testing), high-density operational display design, information architecture, interaction design, Figma prototyping, human-in-the-loop workflow design, accessibility standards

Preferred skills

Human factors in safety-critical domains (aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare), ISO 9241-210/WCAG 2.2 knowledge, SCADA/HMI design, quantitative research methods, AI-driven interface design

Responsibilities

Lead usability research for complex operational software; Design high-stakes information architecture for monitoring dashboards; Prototype and validate UI flows for simulation and lab tools; Define human-in-the-loop workflows for operator supervision; Partner with engineers to translate research into design specs; Champion accessibility standards across the platform

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