Human Factors Engineer 2

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Human Factors Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will apply  principles of human-centered design, ergonomics, and psychology to create systems, products, and processes that optimize safety, usability, and performance. This role involves conducting user research, designing intuitive interfaces, and ensuring compliance with human factors standards to enhance the overall user experience.

Essential Functions
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and usability testing.
• Analyze user needs, behaviors, and pain points to inform design solutions.
• Develop user personas, scenarios, and task analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product designers, engineers, and developers, to create user-friendly interfaces and systems.
• Apply ergonomic and human-centered design principles to product and system development.
• Create prototypes, wireframes, and mockups for testing and iteration.
• Perform usability testing to assess product and system performance.
• Identify potential risks and recommend design improvements to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Conduct human reliability and workload assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant human factors standards, such as ISO 9241, MIL-STD1472, or FAA regulations, depending on the industry.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to human factors and ergonomics.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing research findings, design processes, and recommendations.
• Provide documentation for regulatory submissions, when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies 
• Proficiency in human factors methodologies and tools, such as eye-tracking software, heuristic evaluation, or workload analysis.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma) and prototyping tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data and apply insights to design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and present findings effectively.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with developing systems and tools for fully autonomous systems or human-in-the-loop systems.

Education / Certifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification in human factors or ergonomics (e.g., CPE, CHFP).

Experience
• 5+ years of experience in human factors engineering, usability testing, or a related role
• Experience in aerospace/defense products, applications and standards.
• Background in programming or systems engineering is a plus.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: 
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds
Occasionally required to view objects up close and distant range with hand eye coordination

Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position with occasional travel to customer facilities CONUS and OCONUS.

 

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for