Systems Engineer III - Human Factors Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a qualified engineer to lead the human factors engineering effort for small and medium programs. You will advise Engineering on all aspects of human factors engineering and communicate program status to the customer.

Plan and perform qualitative and quantitative HFE analyses that fulfill customer requirements and drive project success. The role requires experience with human factors artifacts (HESAR/HEDADs/HSIR/HSIPP) and MIL-STD-1472 applied to aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 6+ years of systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with human factors engineering for aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-1472 to development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with human engineering artifacts such as HESAR, HEDAD-O, HEDAD-M, HSIR, or HSIPP.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative human factors analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the human factors engineering effort for programs.
• Advise Engineering on human factors aspects.
• Communicate status of the human factors program to the customer.
• Plan and perform qualitative and quantitative human factors analyses to fulfill requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate to drive project success.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Human factors engineering

MBSE

Design analyses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cameo

Jama

MBSE tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the human factors engineering effort for small and medium sized programs
• Advise Engineering on all aspects of human factors engineering
• Communicate status of the human factors engineering program to the customer
• Plan and perform qualitative and quantitative human factors engineering analyses that fulfill customer requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively to drive project success

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Experience with human factors engineering, human engineering, and/or human systems integration engineering for aerospace programs.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-1472 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.
• Experience with creation of human engineering artifacts such as a Human Engineering Systems Analysis Report (HESAR), Human Engineering Design Approach Document-Operators (HEDAD-O), Human Engineering Design Approach Document-Maintainers (HEDAD-M), Human Systems Integration Report (HSIR), or Human Systems Integration Program Plan (HSIPP).
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative human factors analyses.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience independently executing functional responsibilities for small to medium sized programs
• Experience using AC 25-1322-1 for design development
• Experience developing human factors analyses for software systems
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo, Jama, or similar
• Experience mitigating human factors risks through design changes, fault detection, usage restrictions, and training
• Experience in aircraft systems development
• Experience writing analyses to meet regulation- or customer-driven requirements
• Experience tailoring analyses or requirements to fit size, complexity, schedule, and budget of program
• Experience writing and implementing policy

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for system modeling and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

EEO Statement

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.