Human Factors Engineer/ Principal Human Factors Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Human Factors/Principal Human Factors Engineer for the Human Systems Integration team in Melbourne, Florida. This role ensures aircraft hardware and software operability by U.S. military crews and may involve relocation assistance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with Secret clearance required. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a Human Factors related field depending on the level.
• Ability to maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of requirements adhering to Human Factors best practices.
• Contribute to Human Factors Analyses including Task Analyses.
• Conduct computer-based and empirical accessibility assessments.

Skills

Human Factors Analysis

Task Analysis

Usability Studies

Systems Safety

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CAD Tools (NX and NX Jack)

DOORS

Job description

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Human Factors/Principal Human Factors Engineer located in Melbourne, Florida. The role is part of the Human Systems Integration team ensuring aircraft hardware and software are operable by U.S. military flight and maintenance crews. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: yes, 10% of the time. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of requirements adhering to Human Factors best practices and specified sections of MIL-STD-1472.
• Contribute to Human Factors Analyses including Task Analyses, Predictive Workload Analyses, Usability studies, Workload, and Situational Awareness surveys.
• Conduct computer-based (NX) and empirical accessibility assessments from both operator and maintainer perspectives.
• Support program documentation of HFE processes and products in a format consistent with U.S. Military Data Item Descriptions.
• Collaborate with Design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure evolving design addresses program needs and adheres to Human Interface design requirements.
• Support Airworthiness analysis, artifact development, and compliance summaries.

Qualifications

• Human Factors Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of experience in a Human Factors related field; or a Master’s degree.
• Principal Human Factors Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years of experience in a Human Factors related field; or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in a related field; or a PhD and 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the Company.
• U.S. citizenship required for all positions with a government clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing, administering and/or analyzing Human Factors questionnaires such as Usability, Workload, and Situational Awareness.
• Proficiency in writing and executing demonstration & test procedures.
• Ability to clearly and accurately express engineering findings orally and in written technical reports and presentations.
• Familiarity with systems safety, personnel survivability, and habitability requirements to system design.
• Experience with CAD Tools (NX and NX Jack); preferred expertise.
• Experience with system engineering processes and tools (DOORS preferred) and systems modeling tools (CORE, Rhapsody, PTC Integrity Modeler, Cameo).
• Understanding of systems and design thinking, as well as HMI/HCI design principles and practices.
• Experience authoring Human Interface Design CDRLs in accordance with DoD Data Item Descriptions (e.g., HEDAD-M/O, HEPP, HSIPP, HETP/R).
• Experience interpreting, applying, and/or tailoring MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-411, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, and/or MIL-STD-46855.

Salary

Primary Level: $79,300 – $118,900. Secondary Level: $98,400 – $147,600. Salary ranges are general guidelines and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow sharing in company results. Long‑term incentive programs may apply for senior roles.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Additional benefits and bonus structures are available.

EEO Statement

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 complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.