Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Human Factors Engineer focused on Flight Deck Design. You will conceptualize, design, evaluate and certify Flight deck interfaces through requirements capture, prototyping, simulation and usability tests.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, a Cognitive Ergonomics background, and extensive aerospace experience. The role involves rigorous HMI work, documentation, and collaboration with flight crews, with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Degree in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design or equivalent.
• 10 years of aerospace industry experience.
• Familiar with MIL STD, SAE ARP, ARINC standards.

Responsibilities

• Deploy cognitive ergonomics to support design, tests and analysis of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis.
• Develop system HMI simulations and prototypes.
• Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities in new aircraft and cockpit modifications.
• Elaborate User Centered Design activities for Flight deck HMI.
• Perform scenario-based Flight deck and UX evaluations per BA Flight deck philosophy.
• Interact with Flight Crews to assess cockpit usability and safety.
• Support certification efforts for 1302 and related regulations.
• Collaborate across multiple programs and platforms.

Job description

Engineering

Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design Wichita, KS Posted: 5/7/2026

Job ID#: 217705

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design, in Wichita, KS Job ID#217705

Job Description

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 BA 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.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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