Human Factors System Engineer at BOEING summary

The Human Factors System Engineer at Boeing applies human engineering principles to design, analyze, and evaluate complex aerospace and defense systems ensuring safety and optimal human performance. The role involves integrating human factors considerations into system development, adhering to military standards, and supporting user engagement and production processes. Candidates require a relevant engineering or scientific degree, experience with human factors methodologies, and must obtain U.S. security clearances.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Are you ready to join a team of innovators, strategic disruptors, and dreamers who dare to redefine the future of the defense industry? Are you driven to create the unimaginable? Are you passionate about addressing human performance within the design and development of cutting-edge aerospace systems?

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Human Engineer to join our Human Engineering team in St. Charles, MO .

Position Responsibilities

Apply Human Engineering knowledge and principles to the analysis, design, and evaluation of complex systems

Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for all system operators

Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of complex systems

Develop and implement research methodologies and analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes

Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F) to meet program requirements

Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design, development, and production

Conduct user engagement activities throughout the design process via interviews, focus groups, field studies, etc

Support production organizations in reducing human error and improving producibility

Occasional business travel and after-hours support may be required

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A Final Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain special program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology or other Human Engineering related field of study.

Level 2- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience or Master’s OR Level 3 - Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or Master’s and 3+ years

1+ years of work experience in Human Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Associate Certification from Board Certification in Professional Ergonomics or equivalent education

Understanding of Human System Integration (HSI) in the defense acquisition process

Knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STL-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD 411F, and JSSG-2010)

Ability to derive Human Engineering requirements

Experience supporting defense programs

Experience in program documentation of the HE processes and products in a format consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions (e.g. Human Engineering Program Plan, Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Operator, Human Engineering Design Approach Document – Maintainer, Human Engineering Test Plan, Human Engineering Test Report, et. al)

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

Experience in workload assessments and situation awareness assessments

Experience in conducting tasks analyses

Ability to evaluate designs against Human Readiness Levels (HRLs)

Experience in Agile Development

Previous experience developing style guides and implementing UI design tenets

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

Experience with implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies within a production environment

Education/experience

Level 2

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Level 3

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience.

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Pay & Benefits

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 (Level 2): $81,600 - $110,400

Summary pay range (Level 3): $97,750 - $132,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 24, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords

Human Factors Engineering, System Design, Aerospace Engineering, MIL-STD Compliance, Human Performance, Defense Industry, Usability Testing, Human System Integration, Cognitive Psychology, Model Based Systems Engineering

Human Factors System Engineer

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