Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist III to guide complex programs using advanced human factors methods. The role involves leading trade studies, presenting design recommendations to cross-disciplinary teams, and serving as the technical authority for HF topics.

You will supervise simulations, conduct workload and usability evaluations, and mentor engineers while coordinating with management, customers, and suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field required.
• 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad engineering experience.
• Experience with human factors design and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex trade studies and present human factors design recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and upper management.
• Supervise part-task simulation evaluations for design requirements with software, mockups, and predictive modeling tools.
• Develop and execute part-task, simulator, and flight test evaluations to assess workload, usability, and human-system integration.
• Oversee data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineering staff and cross-functional teams, reviewing methods and test plans.

Skills

Advanced aviation/HFE

Technical leadership

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA Human Builder

NX Jack

3DSSPP

OPTIS SPEOS

DOORS

Job description

Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist III

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist IIIin GAC Savannah

On any given day, you may:

• Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations through application of human factors principleswhenengineering precedents may be limited.

Lead complex trade studies and present human factors design recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams and upper management.

Supervise part-task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software, physical mockups, and predictive modeling tools.

Develop and execute part-task, simulator, and flight test evaluations to assess workload, usability, operational performance, and human-system integration.

Oversee application ofappropriate dataanalysis methods, including descriptive and inferential statistics, and communicate findings to program stakeholders.

Develop and execute part-task, simulator, and flight test evaluations to assess workload, usability, operational performance, and human-system integration.

Supervise operational testing and compliance activities supporting Human Factors certification requirements and preparesubstantiating engineering reports.

Develop and supervise human error analysis worksheets to substantiate Human Factors certification compliance.

Lead multidisciplinary teams in the analysis of complex system designs and development of integrated solutions using analytical and predictive methodologies.

Conceive, plan, and conduct investigations in areas of significant technical importance where engineering precedent is limited or unavailable.

Research, evaluate, integrate, and developinnovative Human Factors methodsand technologies to improve future product development and engineering processes.

Serve as a technical authority and advisor to management, customers, suppliers, and engineering teams on advanced Human Factors topics.

Provide formal and informal mentoring including review of methods, assumptions, test plans, and technical conclusions.

Represent Gulfstream on industry committeesororganizations supporting development of design guidance, standards, and certification regulations.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Advanced aviation/aerospace Human Factors engineering experience withdemonstratedtechnical leadership on complex development programs.

Extensive experience planning, executing, and overseeing Human Factorsactivities includingevaluations involving human subjects, part-task simulations, simulator testing, and/or flight testing.

Demonstratedexpertiseapplying advanced Human Factors principlesand methodologies to solve complex system integration and certification challenges.

Experience applying descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques andutilizingstatistical software tools (e.g., SPSS, Minitab, JMP, or equivalent).

Experience leading major engineering efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve technical, cost, schedule, and certificationobjectives.

Ability to work under consultative direction with minimal supervision while exercising broad latitude in defining technicalobjectivesand approaches.

Proven ability to make technical decisions and recommendations recognized as authoritative by peers, management, and program teams.

Ability toanticipate, evaluate, and resolvehighly complextechnical issues through innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Ability to provide technical direction, oversight, and mentoring to engineering staff and cross-functional teams.

Strong program planning and organizational skills withdemonstratedsuccess managing risks and delivering technical results.

Effective collaboration and influence skills with the ability to build relationships across organizations and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Experience interacting with senior leadership, customers, suppliers, certification authorities, and external industry organizations.

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts clearly and concisely to all levels of management.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Expertisein advanced task analysis methods,human error analysis,predictive workload assessments, and operational performance evaluation techniques

Experience developing Human Factors certification strategies and working directly with certification authorities

Experience with biomechanics, strength modeling,andtime study methodologies

Experience with anthropometric modeling and simulation tools such as CATIA Human Builder, NX Jack, 3DSSPP, OPTIS SPEOS, or similar applications

Experience with process simulation modeling

Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, andguidelines

Experience mentoring across multiple levels of the organization

Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS)

Lean Six Sigma training, certification, or practical application experience

Pilot certification and/or operational flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)

Demonstrated involvement with industry standards organizations, regulatory committees, or technical working groups

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.Position Purpose:Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235389

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Savannah

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