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Human Factors Engineer | Consultant

Boston, usFull-time2026-11-11 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid · United States

Core

Conduct usability engineering studies and risk analysis for medical devices and combination products to ensure user safety and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Junior Human Factors Engineer (Consulting)

Builds

Usability engineering files, study protocols, risk analysis documents, and validation reports for medical technology clients.

Domain

Medical devices and healthcare technology

Required skills

Usability engineering processes, Human factors standards (IEC 62366, FDA, ISO 14971), Task analysis, Use-FMEA, Formative and validation study planning, Data analysis and reporting, Risk management, Project management

Preferred skills

Medical device development lifecycle knowledge, Risk management processes

Technologies

IEC 62366, FDA guidance, ISO 14971, Use-FMEA

Responsibilities

Collaborate on usability engineering efforts for medical devices, Plan and conduct usability studies (moderating, analyzing, reporting), Create usability documentation (use specs, UI specs, risk docs), Support HF validation testing, Assist with risk management tasks, Present study results to clients and teams.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC