Senior Human Factors Engineer I/II, Robotics
Cambridge, MA$144k - $240kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Human-factors professional focused on the software that runs Lila's autonomous labs, partnering with software engineers and researchers to ensure UI surfaces (simulation, research operations, orchestration, and monitoring) are clear, safe, and trustworthy under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Lead usability research: run contextual inquiry, task analysis, and usability testing to ground UI decisions in real workflows.
- Design for high-stakes displays: shape information architecture and interaction patterns for high-density orchestration and SCADA-style monitoring where situational awareness is paramount.
- Prototype and validate: build Figma prototypes and testable flows for simulation, lab, and capacity-planning UIs, then iterate from evidence.
- Design human-in-the-loop workflows: define how operators supervise, intervene in, and trust automated and AI-driven processes.
- Partner with engineering: embed with the software engineers who build these UIs, translating research into specs, patterns, and design-system contributions.
- Champion accessibility: set and uphold accessibility and interaction standards as the platform grows.
Qualifications
- UX research depth: 4–8 years in UX research or human factors for complex operational, industrial, or scientific software — this is a research-first role.
- Operational-display design: high-density, high-stakes interfaces such as control rooms, monitoring dashboards, or data-heavy tooling.
- Core research methods: contextual inquiry, task analysis, and usability testing, turned into clear direction.
- Interaction & IA craft: strong information-architecture and interaction-design skills, with prototyping in Figma or equivalent.
- Human-in-the-loop & situational awareness: designing for operator supervision and error prevention.
- Cross-functional communication: partnering with engineers and domain experts and defending design decisions with evidence.
Skills
Required:UX researchContextual inquiryTask analysisUsability testingInformation architecturePrototyping (Figma)Human-in-the-loop designAccessibility design
Benefits
- Full benefits program (medical, dental, vision) for U.S. employees; employer-paid life and disability; flexible time off with holidays; parental leave; educational assistance; commuter benefits; lunch program.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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