Senior Human Factors Engineer

Aptive Resources

Senior Human Factors Engineer at Aptive optimizing usability and performance for federal products. Leveraging extensive experience to drive innovation and improve user-centric solutions.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Stay abreast of the latest developments in human factors engineering, integrating cutting-edge knowledge into product assessments and design methodologies.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of products and processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending redesigns to mitigate negative impacts on users.
Visualize the potential effects of design changes on diverse user groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of product development.
Provide valuable insights and suggestions during live demo calls, and effectively respond to participant feedback during user sessions.
Clearly articulate human factor issues to engineering teams and end users, fostering collaboration and understanding across all stakeholders.
Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant standards and human factors engineering methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Demonstrate proficiency in SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, driving organizational change and operational excellence through the empowerment of high-performing Agile teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in human factors engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on product design and usability assessments.
Deep understanding of human factors engineering principles, research methodologies, and usability standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex human factor concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience with SAFe's Lean Agile principles and practices, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and operational excellence through Agile methodologies.
PMP Certification (Desired)
Experience supporting the VA or VHA highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

human factors engineeringproduct designusability assessmentsresearch methodologiesLean Agile principlesAgile methodologies

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvinguser feedback response

Certifications

PMP Certification