Sr Human Factors Design Eng
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role:
1.Ergonomics
2.User Experience Design
3.Medical Device Formative Testing
Education Required:BS or higher
Years’ Experience Required:BS+4 years, MS+2 years, Phd+1 year of applicable experience
Will the contractor be working 40 hours a week? If not, weekly estimate?
40 hours per week
Does this position require the candidate to be onsite or remote, if hybrid what does the onsite vs remote schedule look like?
Onsite, 4 days per week onsite, 1 day flex
What is your timeline for scheduling interviews?
Weeks of November 16th and 23rd, 2026
What is your targeted timeline to get the person started?
ASAP, realistically probably December 14th
What product line will this person support?
Advanced Energy such a Ligasure
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Applies human centered principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products. Develops and implements research methodologies and both qualitative and quantitative analysis plans to test and evaluate new concepts and developmental prototypes used in all phases of products development and processes. Designs and executes tests to simulate product use for the purposes of user need investigation, concept exploration/selection/refinement, requirements development, use-related risk identification and formal usability validation with intended users with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces and overall user experience. Identifies and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis plans to inform the design direction of new product development.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies - from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.
Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others’ work product.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 1 years relevant experience.