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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Human Factors Engineer to support Test, Evaluation and Quality at their Engineering headquarters in Merrifield, VA. This is a full-time, onsite, entry-level role (1–3 years). Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 per year.

You will apply human-centered design, ergonomics, biomechanics, and usability methods to improve the safety, efficiency, and usability of automated mail processing equipment, systems, and work environments that support nationwide operations.

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What You’ll Do

• Evaluate equipment, workstations, and operational environments to improve safety, comfort, and performance.
• Conduct user research: interviews, surveys, and workplace observations to assess user needs, physical capabilities, fatigue, and workflow challenges.
• Design and execute usability studies to evaluate how safely and effectively employees interact with equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype and refine user-friendly interfaces, procedures, and decision-support tools.
• Identify ergonomic hazards, human-error potential, and operational risks associated with automated processing systems.
• Partner across engineering, procurement, and technical teams to embed human factors principles into equipment design and operational improvements.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Engineering Psychology, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in human factors engineering, ergonomics, usability testing, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of human-centered design, biomechanics, usability principles, and workplace safety.
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening and be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Meaningful work supporting modernization, automation, and workplace safety initiatives for a large national logistics program.
• Career development and hands-on experience with experienced engineering and technical professionals.
• Program stability through established federal contracts and projects.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

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Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement plan (Safe Harbor 401k)
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Training and professional development

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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