Aviation Human Factors Design Lead

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Human Factors Design Engineer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role entails leading the design and development of aviation products while ensuring user-centered design in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors or a related field along with relevant experience. A focus on usability testing and strong prototyping skills are essential. Garmin offers a supportive benefits program as part of their employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Human Factors or related area.
• Excellent academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Strong skills in analyzing user data to provide actionable insights.
• Capable of managing multiple projects with varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and design of aviation products.
• Design intuitive user interfaces to minimize human error.
• Conduct user testing and research to gather insights.
• Present research results effectively to stakeholders.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Usability testing

Human Centered Design

Prototyping tools (Figma, Photoshop)

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors or related field

Tools

Figma

Photoshop

Minitab

Python

Job description

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Human Factors Design Engineer 2 at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role entails leading the design and development of aviation products while ensuring user-centered design in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors or a related field along with relevant experience. A focus on usability testing and strong prototyping skills are essential. Garmin offers a supportive benefits program as part of their employment.