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[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000153611137-sr-human-factors-design-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Sr. Human Factors Design Engineer ## Job description Primary Function of Position The Human Factors Design Engineer (HFDE) is part of the Human Factors (HF) organization that aims to maximize usability and desirability of Intuitive products while minimizing risk through scientific research and usability engineering. HFDE is focused on research and design within product development of new robotic systems, instruments and accessories. This role works closely with product managers, clinical engineers, mechanical engineers, computer scientists, industrial/ interaction designers, regulatory affairs, quality and design controls, and other cross functional teams. HFDE helps de-risk design strategies within product development through a range of formative research activities and hands-on design engineering activities that inform the definition of user requirements and user interface design requirements underlying the user experience of Intuitive products. The HFDE position reports to a Manager within the broader HF organization at Intuitive. ### Essential Job Duties Develop, position and execute end-to-end formative research plans within product development that are inclusive of user research, human performance research, as well as explorative co-creation and usability evaluations with prototypes of varying fidelity and resolution. Plan, collect and synthesize data to generate insights on how and why users interact with Intuitive products through various techniques including interviews, simulations, direct observations, task analysis, human performance research, persona development, usability testing, mixed methods research, discovery from known use problems, etc. Represent Intuitive during interactions with end-user clinicians and customers in multiple international markets to gather design insights in a highly professional manner, during formative research activities. De-risk design strategies by identifying root causes that account for human performance influencers underlying the user experience. Analyze, define and evaluate workflow and user interface designs. Negotiate design recommendations and improvements to prevent hazardous situations related to use errors and improve usability. Accountable for establishment, authoring and management of usability design inputs. Translate findings from formative research activities into insights that are used to define evidence-based user requirements and user interface design requirements to inform user interface design, labeling and training. Collaboratively develop conceptual prototypes that reflect performance influencers for showcasing and translating for stakeholders. Advocate for safety, usability and desirability of the user experiencewhile balancing tradeoffs associated with project risks and product risks related to user needs and business needs. Analyze complaints from on-market products, identify, analyze and manage usability risk analysis, and escalate usability-related issues as necessary. Author and maintain human factors engineering documentation in support of design controls and regulatory submissions. Coordinate human factors efforts across projects involving several sub-systems. Manage usability engineering activities within development projects and provide schedules and status to product managers and engineering project managers. ## Qualifications ### Required Skills and Experience Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in industry. Excellent technical communication skills (verbal, written, and formal presentation) and business acumen. Ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of information into simple, accessible, and meaning communications to stakeholders. Knowledge and ability in one or more complex robotic systems, including mechanical design (kinematics/ mechanisms), sensing and perception, control systems, software engineering (programming/ simulation) and human-robotic interaction. Ability to work with and across various groups and levels of management within the organization, including other engineering groups, marketing, clinical engineering, and regulatory. Ability to apply user-centered design and usability engineering principles to product research, development, and design. Required Education and Training Minimum BS or MS in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, or a related field with an emphasis in user experience design and human-robotic interaction. Working Conditions Ability to travel internationally as well as domestically (up to 25%). Primarily office-based set schedule working model. ### Preferred Skills and Experience Experience in medical device, or similar regulated industry, a plus. Experience with design engineering in product development. Ability to empathize with people and to understand the human condition. Ability to interface with clinical experts (e.g., surgeons) in a highly professional manner. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000153611137-sr-human-factors-design-engineer) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Design Control Engineer 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/d7e7c70f9d6d082a0e68/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Learning Content Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/bf47b34a521b26f4d859/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/6f56f60521ef3afdfc32/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Mechanical Design Engineer - Instruments & Accessories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/1fd621e87dcd2d072f4c/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [UX and Human Factors Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/9b37ff26e160fcbbfa64/) Citigroup · New York New York United States ### [Human Factors Engineer I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/75f4416119813981106b/) General Dynamics · Savannah, GA, US ### [Human Factors Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/af4792199d303c48076c/) General Dynamics · Savannah, GA, US ### [Human Factors Lead - Skunk Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4e4ed0df8eac72c730eb/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Principal Human Factors Engineer / Senior Principal Human Factors Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/34262fc6ef887e49e37c/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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