Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist

Human Factors Engineer
- Technical Specialist I

Human Factors Engineer
- Technical Specialist I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

• 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 and physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.
• Provide project recommendation in selecting and applying appropriate anthropometric modeling tools to design concept analysis.
• Apply appropriate data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).
• Prepare, develop, and execute part task and/or simulator or flight test plans that utilize data measurement techniques such as rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.
• Create operational tests to demonstrate human factors compliance to regulations and prepare engineering reports to substantiate compliance with Human Factors certification regulations.
• 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 and/or regulations to support design aspects.
• Develop standards and guides for human factors methods.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• 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 both written and verbal formats.
• Good judgement in using advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Works well under limited supervision.
• Experience with data analysis methods and familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Minitab, etc.)
• Aviation/aerospace human factors experience in the industry or be a certificated pilot or similar experience

Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• 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 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose
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Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
• Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
• Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
• Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .

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