Design Science is a human factors consultancy, founded in 1991. Our mission is to amplify the needs of patients, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to cultivate the advancement of healthcare technology. We do this in partnership with some of the world’s leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies, harnessing the skills of members of our organization in human factors research, design, and video to collect important insights about how users interact with medical products. Research results in outcomes like easier and faster therapies, and ultimately, a better quality of life for patients.

Design Science is headquartered in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, with newly opened offices in Evanston, IL and Munich, Germany. We have over 30 employees working across our three locations. Our team is made up of diverse, talented, caring individuals who value socially impactful work in a collaborative culture. We offer the opportunity to grow as a professional, experiencing a wide variety of projects and clients in a growing organization.

The Principal HF Engineer works together in multi-disciplinary teams to execute research and usability testing for a variety of projects. The Principal HF Engineer is well-versed in the design of usability studies, study moderation, data collection, and analysis planning, and reporting writing. Additionally, the Principal HF Engineer has experience leading interactions with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., clients), such as presentations of study or research results. Principal HF Engineers have skills and experience developing usability file inputs, such as constructing task analyses, developing user interface requirements, and conducting use-related risk analysis. Principal HF Engineers are expected to regularly lead project teams, contribute to internal process improvement initiatives, and mentor Associate Engineers/Researchers. The Principal HF Engineer may be responsible for direct reports.

Essential Requirements:

• MS/MA in human factors engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering or related field required and at least 5 years’ experience working in human factors in healthcare or another safety-critical industry -or- BS/BA in a related field with at least 8 years’ experience working in human factors in a safety-critical industry.
• Demonstrated track record of ability to deploy a variety of research techniques to collect and process data across multiple areas of company’s portfolio of work (field research, usability testing, ergonomics, expert review, etc.)
• Demonstrated track record of optimizing data analysis and of producing reports to final delivery standards.
• Proven track record of excellence in moderating usability testing.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work full time at the Design Science office in Evanston, IL or Philadelphia, PA and to travel 30% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to undergo background checks, drug/health screenings as required for research purposes.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience creating usability file deliverables such as the application specification, user interface requirements, and use-related risk assessment.
• Demonstrable understanding of FDA regulatory guidance on safety and usability of medical devices.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry guidance (e.g., AAMI/ANSI HE75:2009, IEC 62366-1:2015/62366-2:2016, ISO 14971:2019, etc.)
• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration across a variety of fields, including engineering, design, and psychology.

Here’s what we’re offering:

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance(s), 401k with match, 20 days PTO to start, paid holidays, dependent care FSA, work from home and flex work options, and more! 

Other: This position is for our Philadelphia office location.  

Resume / cover letter required. Please note that this position requires AT LEAST 5 years of work experience. 

Visit our website / blog at www.dscience.com for more information, or check us out on social media @designscience .