Human Factors Engineer

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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong experience in Human Factors Engineering (HFE) at aircraft/system level
• Expertise in cockpit Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design and usability evaluation
• Deep understanding of pilot workload, situational awareness, and human performance
• Experience in human-in-the-loop simulations and usability validation
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA human factors certification requirements and guidelines
• Ability to integrate human factors considerations into avionics and system design
• Experience in hazard analysis related to human error and operational risks
• Strong skills in usability assessment, ergonomic analysis, and reporting.
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Apply human factors engineering principles to aircraft systems and cockpit design
• Evaluate and optimize HMI for avionics and flight deck systems
• Analyze pilot workload, situational awareness, and human-system interaction
• Conduct human-in-the-loop simulations and usability evaluations
• Support cockpit design decisions based on ergonomic and usability analysis
• Identify and mitigate human error risks and operational hazards
• Participate in simulator sessions, ground tests, and flight test validation activities
• Ensure compliance with human factors certification requirements (FAA/EASA)
• Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, Systems Engineering, and Certification teams
• Support system-level design reviews and certification audits
• Prepare human factors analysis reports and certification documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of human factors methodologies and processes.
  
  

General Managerial Skill:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skills

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and global engineering teams

Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability

Ability to manage complex tasks and tight project timelines