Human Factors​/Principal Human Factors Engineer - R10207283

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Human Factors/ Principal Human Factors Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Position is located in Melbourne, Florida
. The Human Systems Integration team is seeking a Human Factors Engineer (HFE) to join Northrop Grumman. In this position, the new team member will be part of the team ensuring the evolving aircraft hardware and software systems are operable by US military flight and maintenance crews. This position requires a strong background in Systems Engineering. This opportunity is contingent on program funding;

start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Relocation assistance
:
Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance type
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Secret

Travel
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Yes, 10% of the time

• Support the evaluation of requirements adhering to Human Factors best practices and specified sections of MIL-STD-1472.
• Contribute to Human Factors Analyses (including Task Analyses, Predictive Workload Analyses, Usability studies, Workload, and Situational Awareness surveys).
• Conduct computer-based (NX) and empirical accessibility assessments from both an operator and maintainer perspective.
• Support the program documentation of the HFE processes and products in a format consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions (e.g., Human Engineering Program Plan, Human Engineering Design Approach Documents – Operator/Maintainer, Human Engineering Test Plans/Reports, etc.).
• Collaborate with Design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure evolving design addresses program needs and adheres to Human Interface design requirements.
• Support Airworthiness analysis, artifact development and compliance summaries.

• Human Factors Engineer:
  Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of experience in a Human Factors related field; or a Master of Science degree.
• Principal Human Factors Engineer:
  Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years of experience in a Human Factors related field; or a Master of Science degree and 3 years of experience in a related field; or a PhD and 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

• Experience developing, administering and/or analyzing Human Factors questionnaires such as Usability, Workload, and Situational Awareness.
• Proficiency in writing and executing demonstration & test procedures.
• Ability to clearly and accurately express engineering findings orally and in written technical reports and presentations.
• Familiar with the interpretation and application of systems safety, personnel survivability, and habitability requirements to system design.
• Experience with CAD Tools (NX and NX Jack Expertise preferred).
• Experience with system engineering processes and tools (DOORS preferred).
• Experience in system modeling tools (e.g., CORE, Rhapsody, PTC Integrity Modeler, Cameo).
• Understanding of systems and design thinking as well as HMI/HCI design principles and practices.
• Experience authoring Human Interface Design CDRLs in accordance with DoD Data Item Descriptions (e.g., HEDAD-M/O, HEPP, HSIPP, HETP/R, etc.).
• Experience interpreting, applying, and/or tailoring MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-411, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, and MIL-STD-46855 in support of aircraft design activity.

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; the company considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Some roles may include Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO.

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