Principal System Engineer – Human Factors & Ergonomics
Core
Performs Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) engineering activities throughout the full lifecycle of complex rail infrastructure and transportation projects to ensure human performance, safety, and operational effectiveness.
Role type
Principal System Engineer (Human Factors & Ergonomics)
Builds
Safe, reliable, and user-centered rail systems including driver-machine interfaces, control centers, and maintenance facilities.
Domain
Rail transportation and heavy infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Human Factors Integration, Human Reliability Analysis, Task Analysis, Workload Assessment, User-Centered Design, Ergonomic Assessment, Safety and Human Error Analysis, Verification & Validation, Systems Integration, Railway Operations
Preferred skills
Driver and Operator Interfaces, Control Room and Workplace Design, Accessibility and Inclusive Design, Operational Readiness
Technologies
Systems engineering processes, HFE plans, compliance reports
Responsibilities
Lead HFE studies and assessments across project phases; Define and manage HFE requirements; Conduct task analyses and human error analyses; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement human-centered design; Contribute to hazard identification and risk management; Develop and maintain HFE deliverables; Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship
