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Senior Human Factors Engineer I/II, Robotics

Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
72 days
Lila Sciences's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Lila Sciences's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Lila Sciences
high
116 stale, 2 reposted of 118 open
Hiring momentum
155 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

As a Senior Human Factors Engineer at LILA, you will focus on enhancing the usability of software for autonomous labs by conducting usability research, designing high-stakes displays, and prototyping user interfaces. You will collaborate closely with software engineers to translate research findings into actionable design specifications while ensuring accessibility standards are met. Your role will involve defining workflows for human-in-the-loop systems and iterating on designs based on user feedback.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 4–8 years in UX research or human factors for complex operational, industrial, or scientific software
  • Experience designing high-density, high-stakes interfaces such as control rooms or monitoring dashboards
  • Proficiency in core research methods: contextual inquiry, task analysis, and usability testing
  • Strong information-architecture and interaction-design skills, with experience in prototyping using Figma or equivalent
  • Experience designing for operator supervision and error prevention
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and domain experts, defending design decisions with evidence

Nice to have

  • Experience in human factors within regulated, safety-critical domains such as aerospace, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences
  • Familiarity with laboratory, robotics, or other regulated/operational environments
  • Knowledge of control-room HMI design (ANSI/ISA-101), SCADA, or MES interfaces
  • Experience with quantitative research methods such as survey design or behavioral analytics
  • Experience designing interfaces for AI-assisted or autonomous workflows

What you get

  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
  • Generous early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided ($144,000 — $240,000 USD)
  • The role emphasizes a research-first approach, which may not suit all candidates
  • The position requires collaboration with engineers, which may involve navigating technical constraints

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Listed by Lila Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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