Sr/ Staff Human Robot Interaction Design Engineer
Core
Conducting human factors research and design engineering to maximize usability and desirability of robotic systems, instruments, and accessories, with a specific focus on Human Robotic Interaction (HRI), Neurorobotics, and Neural Interfaces.
Role type
Staff Human Factors Design Engineer (HRI/Neurorobotics)
Builds
Novel evidence-based strategies, tools, and concepts for human-robot interfaces that inform product design and claims.
Domain
Medical Robotics / Human-Robot Interaction / Neuroscience
Required skills
Robotics systems expertise (mechanical design, sensing, control, software), Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Mixed-methods research, Experimental design (virtual/physical), Data analysis (biometrics, psychometrics, system logs), Prototyping, Scientific manuscript authoring, Python/C++ for ML performance modeling, Regulatory compliance (design controls)
Preferred skills
Neuromotor/Sensorimotor control research, Neuroscience research, Computational Psychology, Data Science, Differential Psychology, Bioinstrumentation, Medical device industry experience
Technologies
Python, C++, Multimodal data capture systems, Virtual environments, Bioinstrumentation tools
Responsibilities
Identify unmet user needs and performance limitations in robotic teleoperations; Generate and communicate actionable design insights to shape product strategy; De-risk design strategies by analyzing human performance and usability factors; Lead human factors initiatives partnering with engineering, product, and regulatory teams; Conduct end-to-end experiments and data analysis from multimodal sources; Develop and evaluate conceptual prototypes; Author and maintain human factors engineering deliverables ensuring regulatory compliance; Mentor peers in HF methodologies.
Seniority
Staff, strategic research & cross-functional leadership
