Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

LOCATION: Remote

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Public Trust

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer for the FAA - PSS contract, supporting the Civilian Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following or a related field: Physical Sciences (e.g., mathematics, physics, meteorology, chemistry), Applied or Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Sociology, Industrial Engineering)

  • 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

• 1-20 years of relevant experience in human factors engineering or a related discipline

• Experience in conducting human-computer interface analysis, human-in-the-loop evaluations, and ergonomic assessments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on human-centered system design

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's degree or MBA in a related field (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience)

• Ph.D. in a related field (may substitute for Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience)

• Experience with human factors in aviation, aerospace, defense, or complex technical systems

• Familiarity with industry standards and methodologies such as MIL-STD-1472, ISO 9241, or HFES guidelines

• Proficiency in usability testing tools, human performance modeling, or simulation environments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform human factors engineering analysis related to human-computer interaction, ergonomics, kinematics, and situational awareness

• Develop and evaluate human-in-the-loop scenarios to assess system usability and performance

• Conduct studies to support the development and integration of human-centered design concepts and operational requirements

• Apply ergonomic principles to the design of systems, workspaces, and user interfaces

• Analyze cognitive and physical demands to optimize human-system integration

• Prepare technical reports, evaluations, and recommendations to inform design improvements

• Collaborate with system designers, engineers, and stakeholders to implement human factors best practices

• Support testing and validation of system interfaces and user interactions

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