Human Factors Ergonomics (HFE) Specialist for the new Avionics suite m/f

Airbus; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company in Marignane is seeking a Human Factors Ergonomics Specialist to enhance cockpit design for helicopters. The role involves analyzing pilot environments and cognitive functions to optimize cockpit layouts. Candidates should have a Master’s in Human Factors, relevant experience in aeronautics, and fluency in French and English. Attractive financial rewards and benefits are included.

Prestations

Attractive salary

Extra days-off for special occasions

Complementary health insurance

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in human factors in aeronautics is essential.
• Transnational experience (especially in Germany) is a plus.
• Negotiation level French and English language skills are required.

Responsabilités

• Understand helicopter operational use by pilots.
• Understand cognitive functions when operating from the cockpit.
• Design optimal cockpit layout based on analyses.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Agility

Fluency in communication/presentation

Ability to synthesize ideas

Formation

Master degree in HFE (Human Factors/Ergonomics)

Description du poste

Overview

Human Factors Ergonomics (HFE) Specialist for the new Avionics suite m/f

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: JR10361971

Job Description: A vacancy for a Human Factors Specialist M/F on Cockpit Human Factors & Cockpit Design Department in Engineering, has arisen within Airbus Helicopters in Marignane (France).

You will join a transnational team of around 50 people (based in France & in Germany) within the ETYAH department in charge of Human Factors and Cockpit Design activities for all civil and military helicopters developed by Airbus Helicopters.

At Airbus Helicopters, we gather in the same department most of the jobs that transversally contribute to the design of the helicopters cockpits – from the understanding of the operational concept of the helicopters, to the physical design of the crew interfaces, from characterization of the Human Factors aspects of the cockpit usage to the modelling of the flight crew’s displays.

We can split the overall the department activities in 4 main axis as follows: understand the environment of the helicopter and its operational use by pilots (customers); understand how the human brain works (cognitive functions) and its limits when operating a helicopter from the cockpit; define and design an optimal layout of the cockpit of a helicopter according to, among others, the two previous axes; break down all the axes above into functional specifications (alerting function, flight monitoring, etc.).

Your working environment: Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.

Responsibilities

• Understand the environment of the helicopter and its operational use by pilots (customers).
• Understand cognitive functions and their limits when operating a helicopter from the cockpit.
• Define and design an optimal cockpit layout according to the axes above.
• Translate axes into functional specifications (e.g., alerting function, flight monitoring).

Qualifications

• Master degree level (or equivalent) in the field of HFE (Human Factors/Ergonomics).
• Experience in human factors in aeronautics.
• Transnational experience is a plus (Germany).

Soft Skills: teamwork, agility, fluency in communication/presentation, ability to synthesize ideas and escalate them in agreement with the audience.

Language skills: French (negotiation level), English (negotiation level), German notions welcome but not mandatory.

Travel

Some business trips are potentially to be expected (three times a year as first estimation) in France/Europe, and you must be willing to travel accordingly.

Location & Mission

This new job opportunity is based in Marignane (France) and your mission will consist in covering the above first 2 or 3 axes.

Benefits

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10,000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

We support flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.

Required skills:

• Master degree level (or equivalent) in HFE (Human Factors/Ergonomics).
• Experience in human factors in aeronautics.
• Transnational experience is a plus (Germany).

Language: French (negotiation level), English (negotiation level), German notions welcome but not mandatory.

Come Join Our Team!

If you have the passion, ambition, energy and competence to make a step change in this transformation - we want you!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company & Notice

Company: Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

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About the company

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation.