Human Factors Specialist - Aviation (Hybrid Remote)

Aertron, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aertron, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to apply human factors methods to aviation systems, interfaces, and automation, ensuring human-centered design across NAS modernization efforts and AAM considerations.

You will conduct task analyses, usability evaluations, and human-in-the-loop studies, producing analyses and briefing materials for government and industry partners, with a clear path to certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years applying human factors methods to complex systems.
• Experience with task analysis, workload measurement, usability testing, or human-in-the-loop simulation.
• Working knowledge of human-automation interaction principles for safety-critical systems.
• Strong technical writing and ability to produce analyses for government/regulatory review.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government suitability/public trust.

Responsibilities

• Apply human factors principles to design, evaluation, and assessment of aviation systems and interfaces.
• Conduct analyses including task analysis, workload, usability testing, and human reliability.
• Support human-in-the-loop studies, simulations, and field evaluations with study plans and data protocols.
• Assess human-automation interaction and human-AI considerations for emerging technologies.
• Contribute requirements and findings to evaluation plans, reports, and certification documentation.
• Translate HF findings into actionable design and operational recommendations for stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials and participate in meetings with government and program partners.
• Stay current with aviation HF guidance and standards such as HF-STD-001 and AC 25.1302.

Skills

Human factors methods

Task analysis

Usability testing

Human-in-the-loop simulation

Technical writing

Government eligibility

Education

Master’s degree in Human Factors or related

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Aertron, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to apply human factors methods to aviation systems, interfaces, and automation, ensuring human-centered design across NAS modernization efforts and AAM considerations.

You will conduct task analyses, usability evaluations, and human-in-the-loop studies, producing analyses and briefing materials for government and industry partners, with a clear path to certification.