Aviation Human Factors Research Lead

Central Service Area; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Service Area in Washington, DC seeks qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety initiatives through human factors research and analysis. The role involves evaluating human-system interaction and enhancing operational performance across the National Airspace System.

Candidates should have a Master's in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in aviation human factors. Responsibilities include conducting research and collaborating with FAA program offices to improve safety and efficiency in aviation operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human factors, psychology, or engineering psychology.
• Experience in applied experimental aviation research.
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card Permanent Resident status required.
• Familiarity with advanced research methods in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct human factors research and analysis.
• Design research approaches for data collection.
• Analyze and interpret data on human performance.
• Support development of systems from a human factors perspective.
• Collaborate with FAA engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Human factors research

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Human-system integration

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in human factors or related field

5+ years of experience in aviation human factors research

Job description

Central Service Area in Washington, DC seeks qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety initiatives through human factors research and analysis. The role involves evaluating human-system interaction and enhancing operational performance across the National Airspace System.

Candidates should have a Master's in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in aviation human factors. Responsibilities include conducting research and collaborating with FAA program offices to improve safety and efficiency in aviation operations.