Principal Human Factors Engineer

Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it’s all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.

Our Culture and People :

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.

The Role :

Goddard is seeking a Principal Human Factor Engineer with roughly 10-15 years of experience in product development of medical products to join our team in Beverly, MA or San Diego, CA. This role will play a key part in the design, development, use testing, documentation, and launch of Goddard’s clients’ products. You will lead the human factors & usability engineering activities for new product development programs and drive usability improvements for current products, collaborating with a diverse team of product development specialists and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Goddard products integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and fluidic elements, and industrial design to deliver thoughtful, elegant product solutions.

In this role, we will ask you to :

• Be the Voice of the Patient / Customer
• Serve as a patient / customer advocate in helping Goddard realize its vision for delivering game-changing products that are safe & effective, easy to use, not prone to use error, and provide user satisfaction; ultimately supporting Goddard’s goal of extremely low burden of care.
• Lead product management and product engineering personnel in establishing ergonomic, human factors (HF), and usability-related requirements for new products and product line extensions.
• Represent the human factors / usability engineering function on core teams for small to large sized projects.
• Advocate the human-centered design approach end-to-end in product development.
• Implement a variety of HFE research methods, such as task analysis, PCA, time / motion study, user preference studies, ethnographic research, heuristic analysis, root cause analysis, post-market data analysis and usability testing.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions and risk analyses and contribute to user interface designs by providing heuristic design guidance, ideas, and feedback to project teams.
• Be flexible with a range of product interfaces from software GUIs, hardware / fluid connectors to workstations, and inform / support creation of necessary prototypes for testing these with users (Figma, Adobe xD, Sketch, Axure, paper prototypes, model making, SolidWorks CAD, Microsoft and Google products etc.).
• Collaborate with internal & external parties in planning, structuring, recruiting for, and executing formative and summative usability evaluations (human factors validation studies).
• Create and leverage uFMEAs or URRAs to inform design; collaborating with systems engineering in identifying intended users and use environments, as well as potential use-related hazards; determine product use cases and identify critical user tasks, errors, and design mitigations.
• Adhere to latest regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Support documentation review and development, including but not limited to risk analyses, user / environment profiles, task analyses, use specifications and human factors engineering reports to support regulatory filings.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the implementation of all relevant HF & usability-related standards and guidance documents (ANSI / AAMI / ISO 14971, AAMI / ANSI HE75, ANSI / AAMI / IEC 62366, IEC 60601, FDA, etc.).
• Respond to regulatory inquiries from agencies and provide evidence of adherence, and rationale for human factors and usability engineering strategies adopted on a project.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Strive to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Lead, guide, and mentor team members on day-to-day execution of activities.
• Facilitate conflict resolution among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
• Track and communicate progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions. Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required)

Qualifications :

Flexible Time Off : Enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation with our Flexible Time Off schedule and 10 paid holidays.

Retirement Savings : Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan with profit sharing contribution.

Health Coverage : Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.

Family Support : We are in support of establishing Families, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.

Company Engagement : Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including our weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

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The pay range for this role is :

140,000 - 155,000 USD per year (San Diego Office)

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Salary : $140,000 - $155,000