GE HealthCare is seeking a Cognitive Engineer to help design and optimize medical technologies that support clinicians and improve patient outcomes
Requirements
- Familiarity with usability testing methods, workflow analysis, and human-centered design
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, AAMI, NMPA, IEC 62366-1)
- Familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., Axure, Figma) and data analysis software (e.g., R, Python)
- Exposure to neuroscience methods (EEG, eye-tracking) or biofeedback systems
- Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, model interpretability, and human-AI interaction paradigms
- Experience designing for high-stakes environments (aviation, healthcare, defense, etc.)
- Experience designing for explainability and trust in AI/ML systems
Responsibilities
- Conduct cognitive task analyses with radiologists, technologists, and clinicians to understand workflows, pain points, and decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user interfaces for imaging systems, patient monitors, and digital health tools
- Lead usability evaluations and human-in-the-loop simulations to validate design decisions
- Translate cognitive insights into actionable design requirements and risk mitigation strategies
- Support regulatory submissions by documenting human factors engineering processes in compliance with FDA, NMPA, and IEC 62366-1 standards
- Contribute to the development of AI-enabled decision-support tools that align with clinical reasoning processes
- Apply cognitive psychology and human factors principles to reduce errors and improve efficiency in clinical environments
Other
- Master’s degree or PhD in Cognitive Science, Human Factors, Psychology, or a related field with at least 10 years of applied experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex cognitive insights into actionable design recommendations
- Able to work in fast paced environment. Must possess exceptional team skills
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
- GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
