Human Factors Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Human Factors Engineer 3/4 to design and evaluate human-machine interfaces, interfacing with design engineers to set requirements and optimize usability.

You will lead demonstrations, coordinate with program management and customers, and support UI teams with feedback while applying MBSE (Cameo Suite) and Agile practices. A STEM degree and 5+ years or 3 years with MS are required, with active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree (BS/MS/PhD) with required years of experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience presenting concepts to management and customers.
• Experience with Visualization Tools.
• Experience with software development: C++, Python, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering and Agile tools.
• Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer demonstrations of program and software.
• Collaborate with program management and technical teams.
• Plan demonstrations, storyboard, win theme, success criteria.
• Prepare and brief presentations to leadership and customers.
• Coordinate development goals, fixes, dates, milestones.
• Test and integrate demonstration products from software/SE teams.
• Manage logistics: facilities, infrastructure, hardware.
• Identify and communicate risks.

Skills

C++

Python

Visualization tools

Red Hat Linux

MS Office

Cameo Suite

Jira/Confluence

Model-based systems engineering

Communication skills

Customer demonstrations

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector has an opening for Human Factors Engineers 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.

The role involves applying human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products. Candidates should have experience interfacing with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Candidates will identify and analyze technological problems or risks, perform theoretical human factors investigations, and develop and implement demonstration agendas and plans. Candidates will also support UI and message visualization teams with feedback on design of human interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate content and conduct of customer demonstrations of BSW Program and software

• Ensure successful coordination with all stakeholders, including Program Management, Leads, and technical team members

• Plan demonstration storyboard, agenda, win theme, success criteria

• Design, review and brief presentations to program leadership and prospective customers

• Coordinate development goals, fixes, need dates, code complete milestones

• Prepare, review, integrate and test demonstration products developed by software and SE teams

• Request defect correction, integrate hotfixes

• Manage logistics including facilities, infrastructure, hardware

• Identify, manage and communicate risks

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3 : Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience.

• Level 4 : Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience.

• Must have strong communication skills.

• Must have experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers

• Must have experience with Visualization Tools

• Must have experience with software development: C++, Python, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Must have experience with model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering (e.g., Cameo Suite) and Agile framework (e.g., Jira/Confluence)

• Must have experience with MS Office Tools (PPT, Doc, etc.)

• Must have a current/active DoD government Secret clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation

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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.