Ground Control Station and HMI System Engineer

LODD Autonomous; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

LODD Autonomous in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced HMI/GUI Design Engineer to shape cockpit interfaces for safety-critical aviation systems. You will define HMI concepts, logics, and interaction flows for the cockpit displays and flight awareness systems.

Apply Human Factors engineering to produce user-centred designs, collaborate with pilots and engineers to validate usability, and prepare SDD/ICD, test procedures, and certification evidence in line with AMC 27.1302 and ARP4761.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HMI/GUI for safety-critical aviation systems.
• Knowledge of AMC 27.1302 and ARP4761.
• Experience with Human Factors and ergonomics in cockpit/GCS design.
• Experience with requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Define HMI concepts, logics, and interaction flows aligned with operator mental models.
• Design and develop HMI for cockpit displays, Flight Warning System, and flight awareness.
• Apply Human Factors engineering to reduce workload and prevent human error.
• Collaborate with pilots, operators, and engineers to validate usability.
• Produce SDD and ICD; support manuals and certification evidence.
• Support system-level validation and testing, including human-in-the-loop testing.
• Write test procedures and participate in flight tests and data analysis.

Skills

HMI/GUI design

Safety-critical aviation

Human Factors engineering

Requirements management (Polarian/DOOS

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or related field

Tools

Polarian/DOORS

Job description

• Define HMI concepts, logics, and interaction flows, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with operator mental models.
• Take part of the design & development the Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) of the cockpit displays, Flight Warning System and flight awareness system
• Apply Human Factors Engineering principles to deliver user-centred HMI designs that reduce workload and prevent human error.
• Collaborate closely with BVLOS pilots, operators and other engineers to gather requirements, validate usability, and optimize workflows for real-world mission needs.
• Work on System Description Document (SDD) and Interface control document (ICD)
• Support producing flight manuals, operator manuals, and supporting documentation to ensure safe and effective system use.
• Work with regulatory authorities, such as GCAA to generate necessary evidence and documentation for certification and airworthiness compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including software development, validation, verification teams, and subcontractors, to integrate HMI designs into the overall system architecture.
• Support system-level validation and verification activities, including human-in-the-loop testing and performance assessments.
• Design high-clarity displays for geospatial, telemetry, and system health information that enable rapid, accurate comprehension of the UAS state.
• Develop safety-driven visual hierarchies for alerts and warnings that communicate urgency effectively without inducing stress or alarm fatigue.
• Define associated Verification and Validation means
• Write test procedures and perform them on the appropriate means (simulator and test benches)
• Support flight tests and Analyze the test data to verify system performance and functionality

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in HMI/GUI design for safety-critical systems in aviation.
• Good understanding of AMC 27.1302 or MIL-STD-1472
• Strong understanding of safety-critical system design and relevant certification processes (e.g., ARP4761).
• Experience in applying Human Factors and ergonomics principles to the design of Cockpit or Ground Control Station.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Polarian or DOORS).
• Familiarity with aircraft systems
• Experience/Familiarity with System Safety Assessments, Failure Hazard Analysis, and Certification/Test plans.
• Very good knowledge of the English language
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.