Human Factors and Ergonomics

Human Factors and Ergonomics – Professional

Location: Dorval, QC / Wichita, KS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Industrial Design, along with a degree in Ergonomics or an equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience in physical ergonomics, including anthropometry, strength, reach, and vision.
• Hands-on experience with 3D modeling tools such as CATIA, NX, Jack, Rhinoceros, or similar software.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry, including aircraft systems such as mechanical systems, avionics, system controls, and propulsion.
• Understanding of aerospace regulatory environments and manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical writing, oral presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute experiments, evaluations, and validation and verification tests.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively under changing priorities.

Job Description

We are seeking a Human Factors and Ergonomics professional to support aircraft cockpit geometry, interface design, and usability evaluation. This role focuses on ensuring aircraft hardware, software, human tasks, and work environments align with the physical capabilities and needs of personnel involved in aircraft assembly, operation, and support.

The successful candidate will contribute to User-Centered Design (UCD) and certification activities for flight decks, avionics Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), and pilot equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering-related User-Centered Design activities for flight deck and HMI development.
• Support cockpit geometry and interface design through iterative 3D modeling, simulation, analysis, rig testing, and product evaluation.
• Apply physical ergonomics expertise to testing and analysis.
• Collaborate with flight crews to assess overall cockpit physical usability.
• Support requirements elicitation, validation, and verification for flight deck interfaces.
• Conduct task analysis and human error analysis.
• Participate in flight deck and User Experience (UX) development and evaluation in line with BA flight deck philosophy.
• Create and maintain Human Factors documentation for new aircraft, major cockpit modifications, and sustaining programs.
• Collaborate with Human Factors specialists in maintenance and manufacturing.
• Define physical and functional interface specifications and develop interface requirements.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume, highlighting relevant experience in physical ergonomics, 3D modeling, aerospace systems, and cockpit or HMI design.