Design Engineer

TechDoQuest; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest is seeking a Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design Engineer to lead the design, evaluation and certification of Flight deck interfaces. You will apply cognitive ergonomics to support requirements, prototyping, simulations and usability testing across programs in Canada.

Responsibilities include developing HMI simulations, conducting task analyses, and ensuring adherence to 1302 and related Human Factors regulations, working closely with flight crews and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; cognitive ergonomics focus preferred.
• Experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error).
• Knowledge of aerospace systems, flight operations, and relevant standards (MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC).
• Proficiency with computer-based tools and ability to learn new software independently.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify flight deck interfaces.
• Develop HMI simulations and prototypes for aerospace applications.
• Capture requirements, conduct scenario-based UX evaluations and usability tests.
• Prepare documentation for Human Factors activities for aircraft programs and cockpit modifications.
• Collaborate with flight crews and multidisciplinary teams to assess cockpit usability and certification readiness.

Skills

Cognitive ergonomics

HMI design

Technical writing

Team collaboration

English proficiency

French language (asset)

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Science

Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics/ Psychology/ Industrial Design

Tools

Simulation tools

Prototyping tools

Job description

Need strong profile with Aerospace Background & salary / rate is some flexible for right candidate.

This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and We are looking to hire Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design Engineer in Toronto, ON, Canada (On-site) & Montreal, QC (On-site), immediately who has strong experience in design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces.

Role Overview:

In your role, you will conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.

More specifically, you will:

• Deploy cognitive ergonomics expertise to support design, tests and analysis of Human-Machine Interfaces.
• Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis.
• Develop system Human Machine Interface (HMI) simulations and prototypes.
• Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities related to new aircraft, significant cockpit modifications and sustaining programs.
• Elaborate and conduct User Centered Design activities related to Flight deck HMI.
• Perform scenario-based Flight deck and User experience (UX) evaluation in line with BA Flight deck philosophy.
• Interact with Flight Crews to develop and assess overall cockpit physical and cognitive usability.
• Support certification effort for 1302 and other Human Factors related regulations.
• Interact with several programs / platforms.

Required Skills:

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
• You have practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and notions of physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision).
• You have a relevant experience (10 years) and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including especially aircraft systems, flight operations, regulatory environment, and design standards (e.g. MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC, etc.).
• You are resourceful in computer-based tools, autonomous in learning and adapting easily to new software.
• You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable to work with or without supervision, with good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English required, French an asset).
• You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, able to plan and execute experiments, evaluations and tests for validation and verification.
• You are able to work under pressure and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
• You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.