# Senior Human Factors Researcher

Hiring organization: [Oura](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/oura)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7ba57cb0-8950-4739-a068-2cebacb476d5

Listed on Oura's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 147900 – 203000 USD per year

## Summary

Oura is seeking a senior researcher to evaluate how their wearable rings fit and perform on the human body, translating physical measurements and ergonomic principles into concrete design improvements. This role suits someone with deep expertise in human factors, ergonomics, or biomechanics and hands-on experience developing body-worn hardware.

_Our summary, not Oura's wording._

## Skills named

Ergonomics, Human Factors, MATLAB, Python, R, Usability Testing

## Required

- Master's or Ph.D. in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or related field
- 5+ years conducting human factors research on physical hardware or wearables
- Experience interpreting and applying 3D anthropometric data to product design
- Strong command of ergonomic and anthropometric principles applied to hardware
- Mastery of experimental design, usability testing, and comfort assessments
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data including human body data in Python, R, or MATLAB
- Experience collaborating with CAD and digital human modeling tools
- Clear communication of technical findings to diverse stakeholders
- Able to work early hours PST (7–8am) for cross-timezone collaboration

## Nice to have

- Experience with computational geometry tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, or Python geometry libraries
- Familiarity with digital human modeling tools
- Experience with CAD, 3D printing, or physical prototyping
- Background in global user research and inclusive design
- Knowledge of physiological monitoring or wearable sensor integration
- Prior experience in health tech, consumer electronics, or fitness wearables

Apply on Oura's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oura/jobs/4295034009