Human Factors Engineer, Flight Deck Design

Kaleidoscope Innovation

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with a focus on Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, or Industrial Design.
  • 10 years of relevant aerospace experience including aircraft systems and flight operations.
  • Strong background in cognitive ergonomics, with some knowledge of physical ergonomics.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific regulations such as MIL STD, SAE ARP, and ARINC.
  • Proficiency in computer-based tools and ability to adapt to new software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and self-motivated work ethic.
  • Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills in English (French is a plus).

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and design flight deck interfaces using requirements capture and prototyping.
  • Deploy cognitive ergonomics expertise for UI testing and analysis.
  • Develop simulations and prototypes for Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
  • Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities on aircraft projects.
  • Conduct User Centered Design activities for cockpit interfaces.
  • Perform scenario-based evaluations of flight decks and user experience.
  • Collaborate with flight crews to enhance cockpit usability. Support certification for Human Factors regulations.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options including Wichita, Hartford, Dallas, Opa Locka, or Tucson.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
  • Collaborative team environment that values initiative and creativity.
  • Focus on user-centered design for impactful aviation standards.
Full Job Description
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Job Title : Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design

Job Location : Any of below location
• Wichita (USA) or
• Hartford (USA) or
• Dallas (USA) or
• Opa Locka (Florida, USA) or
• Tucson (USA)

What are your contributions to the team?

In your role, you will conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.

More specifically, you will:
• Deploy cognitive ergonomics expertise to support design, tests and analysis of Human-Machine

Interfaces.
• Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis.
• Develop system Human Machine Interface (HMI) simulations and prototypes.
• Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities related to new aircraft,

significant cockpit modifications and sustaining programs.
• Elaborate and conduct User Centered Design activities related to Flight deck HMI.
• Perform scenario-based Flight deck and User eXperience (UX) evaluation in line with Customer

Flight deck philosophy.
• Interact with Flight Crews to develop and assess overall cockpit physical and cognitive usability.
• Support certification effort for 1302 and other Human Factors related regulations.
• Interact with several programs / platforms.

How to thrive in this role?

As our ideal candidate,
• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
• You have practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and notions of physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision).
• You have a relevant experience (10 years) and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including especially aircraft systems, flight operations, regulatory environment, and design standards (e.g. MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC, etc.).
• You are resourceful in computer-based tools, autonomous in learning and adapting easily to new software.
• You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable to work with or without supervision, with good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English required, French an asset).
• You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, able to plan and execute experiments, evaluations and tests for validation and verification.
• You are able to work under pressure and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
• You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.

Please note: You don't need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

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