Human Factors Specialist

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Onsite healthcare

Daily lunch

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, Vermont, is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to help design and evaluate pilot interfaces primarily for electric aircraft. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure human factors considerations are met in flight deck designs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors and 2+ years of relevant experience, along with a passion for aviation. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $130,000, with comprehensive benefits and additional perks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in human factors.
• Proficiency in ergonomic principles and user interface design.
• Experience with human factors aircraft certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and certify flight deck interfaces for electric aircraft.
• Work collaboratively with teams to evaluate designs and feedback.
• Author and conduct simulator and flight test plans.

Skills

Human factors principles

Human-machine interface design

Task analysis

Cognitive workload

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors or a related field

MS in Human Factors or a closely related field

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

As a Human Factors Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the design and evaluation of pilot interfaces. In this role, the candidate will play a key role in the certification and development of the flight deck design as it relates to human factors.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Help develop and certify the flight deck interfaces of electric aircraft
• The candidate should be comfortable working with a team of fellow human factors specialists, pilots, DER’s, systems engineers, and other design engineers, while providing critical design feedback as relates to human factors, safety, and certification concerns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the acceptability of designs and design decisions
• Author, review, and conductsimulator and flight test plans and other certification deliverables
• Apply practical knowledge to evaluate aircraft pilot participants, considering cognitive workload, situational awareness, and human performance under various conditions
• Review Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs) and System Safety Assessments (SSAs)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors or a closely related field, showcasing a strong foundation in human factors principles and methodologies applied to aviation
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in various human factors disciplines, including but not limited to: ergonomic principles, human-machine interface design, user interface design, task analysis, cognitive workload

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• MS in Human Factors or a closely related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Private Pilot Certificate
• Previous experience in human factors aircraft certification
• Demonstrated experience working for an aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and/or avionics manufacturer as a human factors expert, actively contributing to the design and development of aviation systems
• Passion for aviation

Compensation

$100,000—$130,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.