Human Factors Engineer, Flight Deck Design

Kaleidoscope Innovation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation is seeking a Human Factors Engineer for Flight Deck Design to conceptualize, design, evaluate, and certify cockpit interfaces across requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability testing. The role emphasizes cognitive ergonomics and collaboration with flight crews and regulatory environments.

You will develop HMI simulations and prototypes, manage documentation for HF activities, and conduct User Centered Design and UX evaluations in dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in the Aerospace industry, with aircraft systems, flight operations and design standards.
• Proficiency with computer-based tools and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong written and oral English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cognitive Ergonomics

Flight Deck HMI

Human Factors

User Centered Design

Documentation

English Proficiency

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent

Job description

• Wichita (USA) or

* Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*

Job Title : Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design

Job Location : Any of below location

• Wichita (USA) or
• Hartford (USA) or
• Dallas (USA) or
• Opa Locka (Florida, USA) or
• Tucson (USA)

What are your contributions to the team?

In your role, you will conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.

More Specifically, You Will

• 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 Customer 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.

How to thrive in this role?

As our ideal candidate,

• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
• You have practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and notions of physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision).
• You have a relevant experience (10 years) and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including especially aircraft systems, flight operations, regulatory environment, and design standards (e.g. MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC, etc.).
• You are resourceful in computer-based tools, autonomous in learning and adapting easily to new software.
• You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable to work with or without supervision, with good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English required, French an asset).
• You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, able to plan and execute experiments, evaluations and tests for validation and verification.
• You are able to work under pressure and adjust to changing and competing priorities.
• You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.

Please note: You don't need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.