Human Factors Engineer, Usability

Job Description

Summary

The Human Factors Usability Research Engineer is responsible for evaluating in-vehicle systems to ensure they are effective efficient satisfying and safe for drivers and passengers. Research may span screenbased interfaces physical controls interior features multimodal interactions and emerging vehicle experiences. In this role you will independently plan execute analyze and report on human factors usability studies using a variety of methodologies including minisimulators onroad evaluations provingground track testing and occasional remote/online platforms. You will collaborate closely with requestors to clarify needs and translate them into unbiased scientifically valid research projects that support informed decisionmaking. Success requires a strong foundation in human factors theory mixedmethods research and statistical analysis as well as the ability to influence crossfunctional partners in Design/HMI Product and Safety while creating clarity in ambiguous or rapidly evolving product space.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan design and conduct human factors usability studies across static simulator track and onroad environments.

• Select appropriate research tools and methods to maximize internal and external validity.

• Apply human factors theory (cognition perception ergonomics humansystem interaction) to evaluate digital / physical designs and provide actionable research guidance.

• Use mixedmethods approachestask analysis structured observations interviews surveys and behavioral measurespaired with statistical techniques such as experimental design hypothesis testing ANOVA/regression and nonparametric analyses.

• Define performance and usability metrics; develop study plans; moderate sessions; analyze data using tools such as R or Minitab; and synthesize findings into clear decisionready reports for technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Collaborate with Design/HMI to review and iterate UI flows and prototypes (e.g. Figma); partner with Product on requirements and roadmaps; and work with Safety to ensure evidence aligns with internal criteria.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking and apply heuristic/principlebased evaluations to identify risks usability gaps and opportunities.

• Perform driverdistraction testing using predetermined methods and criteria.

• Contribute to best practices and support the integration of Human Readiness Levels (HRL) to communicate feature maturity and evidence progression through development phases.

Key Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Human Factors HumanComputer Interaction Cognitive/Experimental Psychology Engineering (with HF/HMI focus) or related field; Masters preferred.

• 25 years of professional experience planning executing and analyzing human factors research (simulator onroad track or analogous applied environments).

• Demonstrated mixedmethods capability with proven use of statistical data analysis (R Python SPSS or Minitab).

• Clear application of human factors theory to realworld interface development; ability to translate findings into prioritized actionable design/product recommendations.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with Design/HMI Product and Safety; proven ability to influence decisions with evidence.

• Excellent organization and time management; ability to manage multiple concurrent studies independently.

Preferred:

• Exposure to eyetracking simulator and/or VR tools for data collection.

• Familiarity with usability principles and humancentered design standards.

• Experience applying driverdistraction principles and metrics to UI designs.

• Automotive product experience or analogous work.

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