MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is currently seeking a Senior Human Factors scientist for our Orange County, California office who is capable of technical investigations across a variety of domains.

This is a full-time office-based position with occasional field testing to support our casework and scientific research projects. The ideal candidate will carry out a variety of human factors analyses, including human perception and response capabilities related to motor vehicle collisions, slip, trip, and falls, consumer products/warning labels, occupational settings, and more. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to detailed forensic investigations and ground-breaking research.

The annual salary is $100,000 to $200,000 depending on qualifications and experience. We contribute $850 per month towards healthcare plan premiums and offer a safe harbor 401k plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 11 paid holidays per year.

Role

You will conduct technical investigations across a variety of domains, primarily in the context of litigation-based consulting. Your typical cases may include the following:

Vehicle operator performance:

• Perception of hazards, attention allocation, reaction time, appropriateness of response
• Effect of age, fatigue, distraction, alcohol or drug use
• Interactions with driver assistance and automated vehicle systems

Consumer product failures :

• Intended versus actual use
• Ergonomics
• Instructions/warning labels

Property & premises incidents:

• Workplace safety
• Signage
• Perception of tripping hazards

Requirements

• Graduate degree in human factors, industrial engineering, cognitive or experimental psychology
• 5 or more years of work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential to clearly convey technical findings to a lay audience and promote MEA’s services to prospective clients
• Specific experience within the forensic, automotive, or industrial safety fields would be an asset

To apply

Referencing the job title – CAHF01 Human Factors Engineer/Scientist – please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Company Overview

MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting, and highly rewarding.

Staff in our Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles offices enjoy a collegial atmosphere and a culture of honesty, integrity and continual learning. We provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.