Human Factors Engineering Associate Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Human Factors Engineering Associate Specialist in Ontario, Canada. The role involves collaborating with design teams, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with HFE standards. Candidates should hold a degree in Systems Design Engineering or related fields, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to travel. This position offers a competitive salary range of $59,200 to $77,700 annually and potential for further compensation benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee profit-sharing

Retirement savings

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and maintain a valid passport.
• Experience in Human Factors/Ergonomics in product design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to incorporate HFE inputs into vehicle design.
• Conduct HFE analyses for design recommendations.
• Evaluate customer requirements for HFE compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Education

University Degree in Systems Design Engineering, Human Factors, or Ergonomics

Job description

Description

The Human Factors Engineering Associate Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $59,200 to $77,700 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance.

This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Job Description

The Human Factors Engineering (HFE) role is involved throughout the design process including requirements development, concept development, and final design development being responsible for performing analyses and presenting the results and recommendations during sub-system and system design to facilitate the effective and safe performance by vehicle occupants. HFE role works closely with a variety of personnel to ensure that HFE contract requirements and/or system/sub-system specifications are met.

Key Job Elements

• Collaborate with design teams to include Human Factors Engineering (HFE) / ergonomic input into vehicle design development
• Conduct, as required, HFE analyses to support recommendations for design changes
• Evaluate customer requirements for HFE and determine vehicle compliance
• Support System Engineering Department in development of the System Specification Document
• Plan and conduct HFE testing, as required, to determine compliance to contract and/or System Specification Document
• Generate, as required, HFE reports

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Systems Design Engineering, Human Factors, or Ergonomics
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space Experience in Human Factors/Ergonomics in product design