Human Factors Specialist; Levels

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors.

We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation. As part of our team, you'll contribute to projects that streamline the acquisition and deployment of next-generation air traffic management and surveillance systems, improve infrastructure at airports and in the airspace, and support the integration of unmanned aircraft systems and commercial space ventures.

Your work will influence the FAA's ability to adapt to future growth and technological shifts, ensuring the aerospace system remains the safest and most efficient worldwide.

• Perform human factors engineering activities in support of air traffic control systems, including operator, user, and maintainer interactions.
• Conduct applied and/or research-based human factors engineering studies to support system design, evaluation, and operational improvements.
• Perform task analyses, requirements analyses, and functional analyses to inform system and interface design decisions.
• Evaluate human-system and human-component interfaces to ensure usability, safety, and operational effectiveness.
• Apply human factors principles to equipment design, redesign, and evaluation, including considerations for equipment use, operating environments, and automation.
• Support the allocation of functions between human operators and automated systems using established automation and human performance principles.
• Conduct usability studies, safety analyses, and modeling efforts to assess system performance and risk.
• Participate in integrated product teams (IPTs) and multi-disciplinary design teams, collaborating with engineers, system designers, and stakeholders.
• Document findings, analyses, and recommendations in clear technical reports and briefings for program and FAA stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience performing applied or research human factors engineering projects.
• Knowledge of human factors engineering methods and techniques, including task analysis, requirements analysis, and human-system interface evaluation.
• Experience analyzing system functions, operational workflows, and human performance in complex technical environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of integrated product teams or multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum 15 years experience.
• Masters in any field may substitute for 5 years experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $103,950 - $180,525

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering,Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum 6 years experience.
• Masters in any field may substitute for 5 years experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $85,950 - $149,200

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Masters in any field may substitute for 5 years experience.
• Compensation Ranges: $58,680 - $135,625

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Factors Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supporting FAA programs, air traffic control systems, or other safety-critical transportation or defense systems.
• Familiarity with automation principles, function allocation, and human performance modeling techniques.
• Experience…