Sr Human Factors Engineer I
Gilead Sciences
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Operations
Sr. Human Factors Engineer I
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Lead or support human factors engineering (HFE) strategies and activities for device combination product design and development from feasibility through registration and post-market (requirements definition, use-related risk analysis, formative usability studies, instruction/training development, summative usability studies).
- Author HFE deliverables for device design history files and HFE sections for health authority submissions and written responses.
- Educate team members and internal stakeholders on the HFE development process and approach.
- Interface and coordinate with HFE consulting firms to execute HFE activities.
- Improve internal HFE processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
- Ensure HFE work is performed in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Education:
- B.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related field with 6+ years relevant experience
- OR M.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related field with 4+ years relevant experience
Experience & Skills:
- Experience leading HFE efforts for combination product development and commercialization; knowledge of human factors, design controls, and risk management regulations/standards/guidance.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to facilitate interfaces with medical device vendors and HF consulting firms.
- Ability to analyze data and identify relevant design updates.
- Ability to write clear, concise, high-quality documents.
- Ability to exercise judgment in ambiguity and within established procedures/policies.
- Experience managing project timeline expectations for HFE activities.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements for HFE and combination product risk management.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00; may be eligible for annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Lead or support human factors engineering (HFE) strategies and activities for device combination product design and development from feasibility through registration and post-market (requirements definition, use-related risk analysis, formative usability studies, instruction/training development, summative usability studies).
- Author HFE deliverables for device design history files and HFE sections for health authority submissions and written responses.
- Educate team members and internal stakeholders on the HFE development process and approach.
- Interface and coordinate with HFE consulting firms to execute HFE activities.
- Improve internal HFE processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
- Ensure HFE work is performed in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Education:
- B.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related field with 6+ years relevant experience
- OR M.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related field with 4+ years relevant experience
Experience & Skills:
- Experience leading HFE efforts for combination product development and commercialization; knowledge of human factors, design controls, and risk management regulations/standards/guidance.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to facilitate interfaces with medical device vendors and HF consulting firms.
- Ability to analyze data and identify relevant design updates.
- Ability to write clear, concise, high-quality documents.
- Ability to exercise judgment in ambiguity and within established procedures/policies.
- Experience managing project timeline expectations for HFE activities.
- Deep knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements for HFE and combination product risk management.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
People Leader Accountabilities:
- Create Inclusion; Develop Talent; Empower Teams.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary range: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00; may be eligible for annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Application Instructions:
- For current Gilead employees and contractors: apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.