Human Factor Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 104,550.00 - 141,450.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Systems Engineering
Aerospace
Research
Prototyping
Interfaces
Systems Design
Evaluation
Computer Hardware
Science
Psychology
Human Factors And Ergonomics
STL
Agile
Documentation
Engineering Design
Test Plans
Reporting
UI
Software Prototyping
Usability
Modeling
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Testing
Health Insurance
Insurance
Regulatory Compliance
Security Clearance
SAFE
Recruiting
Fraud
Military
Law
Privacy
English
Spanish

Job Details

Human Factor Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Company:
The Boeing Company

Boeing has an exciting opportunity for Human Factor Engineers (Experienced or Lead) to join our Human Factors Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in Long Beach, California. Working with interdisciplinary teams, this position will contribute to human engineering activities on the C-17 program including international and special operations customers. As a seasoned Human Engineer, this position will provide opportunities to advance your career while contributing to an exciting aerospace program.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for Pilots, Loadmasters and Maintainers
  • Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
  • Develop and implement research methodologies and analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products, such as cockpit hardware designs, design for maintainer, and Crew/Pilot Vehicle graphical user interfaces
  • Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F and JSSG-2010 requirements) to meet program requirements
  • Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design and development
  • Participate in the lab and aircraft evaluation and test of new and/or enhanced cockpit and cargo compartment hardware and software designs to ensure crew performance, operability, and ease of use.
  • Take part in multidisciplinary team to develop aircrew display formats.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, psychology, human factors or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in human engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years of experience in human engineering
  • Experience/knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STL-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD 411F, and JSSG-2010)
  • Experience supporting defense or space programs
  • Experience in Agile Development
  • Experience in program documentation of the HFE processes and products in a format consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions (e.g. Human Engineering Design Approach Document - Operator, Human Engineering Design Approach Document - Maintainer, Human Engineering Test Plan, Human Engineering Test Report, et. al)
  • Maintenance, piloting or military experience
  • Experience in Human Modeling
  • Experience with the user interface software prototyping tools
  • Experience with Usability software
  • Knowledge in Human Perception and Cognition
  • Experience with Human Performance Modeling (ex. IMPRINT/Microsaint)
  • Display Design Requirements and Testing Experience
  • Experience in workload assessments and situation awareness assessments (SAGAT, SART etc.)
  • Experience in conducting tasks analyses

Typical Education / Experience:

Mid-Level (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $104,550 - $141,450

Summary Pay Range for Lead (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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