Human Factor Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing has an exciting opportunity for Human Factor Engineers (Experienced or Lead) to join our Human Factors Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team in Long Beach, California. Working with interdisciplinary teams, this position will contribute to human engineering activities on the C-17 program including international and special operations customers. As a seasoned Human Engineer, this position will provide opportunities to advance your career while contributing to an exciting aerospace program.

Position Responsibilities

Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for Pilots, Loadmasters and Maintainers
Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
Develop and implement research methodologies and analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products, such as cockpit hardware designs, design for maintainer, and Crew/Pilot Vehicle graphical user interfaces
Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F and JSSG-2010 requirements) to meet program requirements
Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design and development
Participate in the lab and aircraft evaluation and test of new and/or enhanced cockpit and cargo compartment hardware and software designs to ensure crew performance, operability, and ease of use.
Take part in multidisciplinary team to develop aircrew display formats.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, psychology, human factors or related field
3+ years of experience in human engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

5+ years of experience in human engineering
Experience/knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STL-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD 411F, and JSSG-2010)
Experience supporting defense or space programs
Experience in Agile Development
Experience in program documentation of the HFE processes and products in a format consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions (e.g. Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Operator, Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Maintainer, Human Engineering Test Plan, Human Engineering Test Report, et. al)
Maintenance, piloting or military experience
Experience in Human Modeling
Experience with the user interface software prototyping tools
Experience with Usability software
Knowledge in Human Perception and Cognition
Experience with Human Performance Modeling (ex. IMPRINT/Microsaint)
Display Design Requirements and Testing Experience
Experience in workload assessments and situation awareness assessments (SAGAT, SART etc.)
Experience in conducting tasks analyses

Typical Education / Experience

Mid-Level (Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $104,550 - $141,450

Summary Pay Range for Lead (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Summary

Location: USA - Long Beach, CA
Type: Full time

Qualifications

Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, psychology, human factors or related field
3+ years of experience in human engineering
Maintenance, piloting or military experience
Experience in Human Modeling
Experience with the user interface software prototyping tools
Experience with Usability software
Knowledge in Human Perception and Cognition
Experience with Human Performance Modeling (ex
Display Design Requirements and Testing Experience
Experience in workload assessments and situation awareness assessments (SAGAT, SART etc.)
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience)
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience)
Not Applicable
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required
“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
E-Verify (Spanish)
Right to Work (English)

Benefits

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Drug Free Workplace:
Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
Summary Pay Range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $104,550 - $141,450
Summary Pay Range for Lead (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
Contingent Upon Award Program
The position is contingent upon program award

Responsibilities

Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for Pilots, Loadmasters and Maintainers
Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products
Develop and implement research methodologies and analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products, such as cockpit hardware designs, design for maintainer, and Crew/Pilot Vehicle graphical user interfaces
Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F and JSSG-2010 requirements) to meet program requirements
Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design and development
Participate in the lab and aircraft evaluation and test of new and/or enhanced cockpit and cargo compartment hardware and software designs to ensure crew performance, operability, and ease of use
Take part in multidisciplinary team to develop aircrew display formats
Experience in conducting tasks analyses
This position must meet export control compliance requirements

Human Factor Engineer (Experienced or Lead)