Senior Professional, Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design - (Pool Posting)

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a specialist to conceptualize and design Flight deck interfaces, emphasizing cognitive ergonomics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry, along with strong skills in usability testing and human factors.

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting the development of Human Machine Interfaces, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Join Bombardier to contribute to designing cockpit experiences for high-performance aircraft.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of human-machine interfaces and user-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design Flight deck interfaces.
• Perform scenario-based Flight deck and User Experience evaluations.
• Support requirements and human error analysis.

Skills

Cognitive ergonomics

Usability testing

Technical writing

Oral presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Bombardier designs, builds, and maintains the world’s peak‑performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments, and militaries. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level and delivering superior experiences and products that push the boundaries of our industry.

Benefits

• Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, evaluate, and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis, and usability tests.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and a degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or equivalent.
• Practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and knowledge of physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision).
• Relevant experience (10 years) and knowledge in the aerospace industry, including aircraft systems, flight operations, regulatory environment, and design standards (e.g., MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC).
• Resourceful in computer‑based tools, autonomous in learning, and adept at adapting to new software.
• Organized and self‑motivated team player capable of working with or without supervision, with good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English required, French an asset).
• Capability to absorb a large quantity of information, plan and execute experiments, evaluations, and tests for validation and verification.
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, efficiency, strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills, and technical judgment.

EEO Statement

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.