Human Factors Senior Managing Scientist

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics: 

• 950 Consultants 
• 640 Ph.D.s 
• 90 Disciplines 
• 30 Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Natick, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to seek, develop, and provide human factors technical assistance on projects within the automotive, automation, ADAS, HMI, and technology spaces. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating and working within the transportation setting, serving as project manager on such engagements, and supervising junior consultants further serving and developing these areas. Any interested applicant should furthermore be comfortable working in a professional consulting environment permeated by a culture heavily dominated by engineers and scientists. 

You will be responsible for

• Supporting a range of consulting activities that involve human factors in accidents and their prevention, including limitations of human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities
• Developing client contacts
• Working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Providing case management, data processing, and other project support
• Conducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, and standards
• Participating in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information 

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline, with five or more years of experience
• Research and/or experience assessing occupational and industrial environments, systems, policies, and procedures and worker behaviors
• Strong scientific background in the foundations of human factors, such as cognition, ergonomics, perception, and human decision-making
• Must be proactive, organized, and have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Must possess excellent communication skills 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page]. 

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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