Human Factors & Ergonomics Professional 1

Purple Hires Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Hires Inc. seeks a Human Factors & Ergonomics professional in Montreal to support Flight Deck and HMI design. The role focuses on human-centered interface development, usability analysis, 3D modeling, testing, and ensuring cockpit systems meet ergonomic and certification requirements for aircraft programs.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams, applying HCD methods, evaluation, and validation throughout development and modification programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Design, or Ergonomics.
• Experience with Human Factors/Ergonomics principles.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling tools (CATIA, NX, Jack, Rhinoceros).
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and aerospace regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform human-centered design activities for Flight Deck and HMI.
• Develop and evaluate cockpit interface designs using 3D modeling, simulation, analysis, and rig testing.
• Define interface specifications and support product evaluation.
• Conduct usability assessments, validation, and verification of flight deck interfaces.
• Support new aircraft development, cockpit modifications, and sustaining programs.

Skills

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Flight Deck / HMI

Usability Testing

Aerospace Systems Knowledge

English language proficiency

Education

Engineering/Science/Industrial Design/Ergonomics degree

Tools

3D Modeling (CATIA/NX/Jack/Rhinoceros)

Job description

Human Factors & Ergonomics Professional Montreal

Location: Onsite (Hybrid)

Visa: Any

Must Have

• Human Factors & Ergonomics
• Flight Deck / Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• 3D Modeling (CATIA / Siemens NX / Jack / Rhinoceros)
• Usability Testing, Validation & Verification
• Aerospace / Aircraft Systems Knowledge

Job Summary

Seeking a Human Factors & Ergonomics Professional to support Flight Deck and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and development. The role involves human-centered design, interface development, usability analysis, 3D modeling, testing, validation, and ensuring cockpit systems meet human factors, ergonomic, and certification requirements for aircraft programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Human-Centered Design (HCD) activities for Flight Deck and HMI.
• Develop and evaluate cockpit interface designs using 3D modeling, simulation, analysis, and rig testing.
• Define interface specifications and support product evaluation.
• Conduct usability assessments, validation, and verification of flight deck interfaces.
• Support new aircraft development, cockpit modifications, and sustaining programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Design, or Ergonomics.
• Experience with Human Factors/Ergonomics principles.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, Jack, Rhinoceros).
• Knowledge of aircraft systems (Mechanical Systems, Avionics, Flight Controls, Propulsion) and aerospace regulations.
• Strong communication skills; English required, French is an asset.