Human Factors Engineer

WE ARE:

Monterey Technologies, Inc. applies human-centered systems engineering to the design and development of complex, critical systems. Our human modeling approach helps our clients deliver improved human and system performance at lower life cycle costs. Our human-centered approach to problem-solving ensures that we understand the human dimension before recommending technology solutions.

YOUR ROLE:

As a Human Factors Engineer II, you are in an intermediate-level position. In this role, you will work semi-independently under the 

guidance of more senior team members to apply MTI’s user-centered research, analysis, design, and development process. Your primary focus will be on maturing your skills while applying human factors principles to create highly effective solutions for complex, critical missions

• Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. persons and eligible for a U/S. security clearance

• Identification and evaluation of stakeholder requirements, program requirements, and compliance standards such as MILSTD-1472 and -46855.

• Planning and conducting basic human factors events and analyses, such as stakeholder requirements discovery and definition, workflow and task analyses, compliance audits, usability studies, workload and situational awareness experiments, and user evaluation events.
• Analyze data to support design decisions and make design recommendations.

• Work closely with senior engineers to achieve project objectives.

• Foster a collaborative and user-centric approach within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development.

• Support the development of compliant and user-centric systems that effectively meet mission needs.

• Apply human factors engineering principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, and performance while advocating for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, and/or customers.

• Develop documentation such as Human Engineering Design Approach Documents (HEDADs), Critical Task Analysis (CTA) reports, project briefings, human factors test results, etc.

• Apply tools and standards such as MIL-STD-1472, NASA Task Load Index (TLX), Bedford Workload Scale, System Usability Scale (SUS), UI style guides, etc.

• Participate in technical meetings to provide human factors expertise and analysis

• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Security Clearance
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
• An advanced degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• Human Performance Modeling is highly desirable
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of human factors principles, usability testing methodologies, and HF regulations and standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex human factors findings and recommendations articulately to a wide range of audiences.
• Developing leadership and mentorship skills; ability to cultivate a culture of user-centric design and knowledge sharing.
• A commitment to understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of end users across a program.

• Flexible Work environment as we are a mostly remote company
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Competitive salary commensurate with education, background, and experience
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term insurance benefits

Notice:

Don’t meet every single requirement?  That’s ok!

At MTI we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

MTI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. All selected candidates will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check.