Flight Deck UX Engineer - Human Factors

AXISCADES; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AXISCADES is seeking experienced Human Factors/Ergonomics professionals to support aerospace flight deck design and evaluation in Montreal and Wichita. You will work on flight deck interfaces, combining HF, ergonomics, engineering and pilot/user experience.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace experience, strong HF expertise, and the ability to apply HF directly to aviation. English is required; French is an asset. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration at both locations.

Qualifications

• 4–15+ years of relevant experience depending on level.
• Strong practical experience in Human Factors/Ergonomics.
• Aerospace/aviation experience, preferably with flight decks or cockpits.
• Understanding of aircraft systems, avionics and/or flight operations.
• Experience considering the pilot/user perspective in engineering solutions.
• Industrial experience with hands-on HF applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to flight deck Human Factors and User-Centered Design activities.
• Perform physical and/or cognitive ergonomics analysis and evaluation.
• Assist cockpit geometry, interfaces, components and control placement planning.
• Support 3D modeling, simulation, rig testing and product evaluation.
• Contribute to flight deck HMI design, workflow and usability analysis.
• Develop requirements, task analyses and human error analyses.
• Prototype and run scenario-based flight deck/UX evaluations.
• Engage with flight crews to assess usability and safety considerations.
• Support certification and compliance activities related to Human Factors.
• Collaborate with engineering, avionics and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Human Factors

Ergonomics

Aviation experience

Flight deck usability

User-centered design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors/Ergonomics/Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Jack

Rhinoceros

Job description

AXISCADES is seeking experienced Human Factors/Ergonomics professionals to support aerospace flight deck design and evaluation in Montreal and Wichita. You will work on flight deck interfaces, combining HF, ergonomics, engineering and pilot/user experience.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace experience, strong HF expertise, and the ability to apply HF directly to aviation. English is required; French is an asset. Hybrid work model with on-site collaboration at both locations.