Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist

Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist I - GAC Savannah

Position to assist with planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis, and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services.

• Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.
• Design part‑task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software, physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.
• Recommend appropriate anthropometric modeling tools for design concept analysis.
• Apply data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).
• Prepare, develop, and execute part‑task and/or simulator/flight test plans utilizing rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.
• Create operational tests to demonstrate human factors compliance with regulations and prepare engineering reports to substantiate compliance.
• Develop human error analysis worksheets to substantiate Human Factors certification compliance.
• Document certification testing in final engineering reports.
• Utilize industry and/or regulatory committee design guidance or regulations to support design aspects.
• Develop standards and guides for human factors methods.
• Contribute to planning, developing, and coordinating important engineering projects.
• Provide specialized technical assistance to team members.
• Determine and develop own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
• Act as liaison with representatives outside the assigned group/area.
• Actively work to improve daily processes to ensure work meets customer requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company products.

• Experience with basic research methods and use of human subjects in evaluations and experiments.
• Ability to convey technical and non‑technical concepts clearly and succinctly in written and verbal formats.
• Good judgment in using advanced techniques and modified extensions of theories to provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
• Works well under limited supervision.
• Experience with data analysis methods and familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Minitab).
• Aviation/aerospace human factors experience or be a certificated pilot or similar experience.

• Experience with advanced task analysis methods.
• Experience with biomechanics and time study theories.
• Experience with sensation and perception research.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., CATIA V5 Human Builder, NX Jack, 3
  
  DSSPP, OPTIS SPEOS, iData).
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophies.
• Flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP).

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years in a specific technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with a Bachelor's. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees: limited to 2 years for a Master’s, 4 years for a PhD in applicable fields.

• Advanced degree in an engineering related field preferred.
• Level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.