General Dynamics

Senior Advanced Human Factors Engineer

General Dynamics • $142K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience required; 8+ years relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years relevant experience.
  • Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required at hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of the work.
  • Expertise in MIL-STD-1472, human factors, and defense systems is essential.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate virtual and physical equipment for military design standards and user safety.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance designs guided by human factors principles.
  • Utilize 3D CAD-based tools for ergonomics, usability, and functionality assessment.
  • Apply human capabilities and ergonomics expertise to optimize system designs.
  • Facilitate design decisions by prioritizing engineering and business factors.
  • Work in a hybrid environment, with on-site presence 3-4 days a week and some travel up to 20%.
  • Support high-stakes national security missions with advanced technology solutions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility between on-site and remote work days.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in cutting-edge defense technologies.
  • Collaboration with esteemed customers impacting national security.
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects with potential for innovation.
  • Exposure to advanced engineering practices and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Advanced Human Factors Engineer based in Pittsfield MA.  This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Evaluate virtual and physical equipment to ensure designs meet military standards (MIL-STD-1472) and are safe and effective for users.
  • Work with engineering teams (several significant concurrent programs) to improve designs and systems based on human factors principles.
  • Use 3D CAD-based tools like Siemens Process Simulate to assess ergonomics, usability, and functionality.
  • Apply expertise in human capabilities, ergonomics, and user interface design to create optimized systems.
  • Influence and facilitate design decisions considering and prioritizing all relevant engineering and business factors.
  • Hybrid ‘flex on-site’ work environment with a minimum of 3-4 days per week on site.
  • Travel up to 20% to collaborate with clients, teams, and test sites.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Expertise in MIL-STD-1472 and applying human factors to defense systems.
  • Strong knowledge of maritime, naval systems, and human performance.
  • Experience in evaluating hardware designs and using digital modeling tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to teams and leadership.
  • Experience developing schedules and budgets to support statements of work, requirement verification, and formal deliverable creation.
  • Ability to work autonomously to fulfill program commitments and identify/create new opportunities.
  • Currently hold Top Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

What Sets You Apart

  • Experience in defense contractor roles or U.S. Navy programs.
  • Skills in fire control systems and maritime combat hardware.
  • Proficiency with digital human modeling tools like Process Simulate or similar software.
  • Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or system architecture.
  • Advanced degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related field.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. 
Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $142,696.00 - USD $154,401.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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103,100 employees
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$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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