Human Factors Engineer job at Skyryse. El Segundo, CA.

significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Human Factors Engineer - El Segundo, CA

The design team at Skyryse is looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join our team at Skyryse. The role is going to require someone who is a self-starter, can pace themselves while giving check-in to various cross-functional teams and executives within the company. Deep knowledge in human factors processes and practices relating to physical vehicle packaging and design is a must. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some experience in Mechanical Engineering, designing and integrating components. This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of our HQ in El Segundo, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop vehicle occupant packages based off of existing vehicles (helicopters and fixed wing), performing testing and analysis related to human factors supporting everything from physical cockpit layout to the UI/UX, and support other projects as needed by the design team, including support building assets digitally and physically.

Generate and release documentation in support of Skyryse One FAA Certification

Build seating bucks, simulators and other properties with the team

Creating and modifying engineering CAD and drawings for parts and assemblies and creating tooling to aid with manufacturing

Leverage your creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills to push the boundaries of design and innovation in aviation

Work cross-functionally with other Skyryse teams to accomplish project goals, including design, engineering, and marketing

Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessary and as your skillset dictates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors Engineer and/or Psychology

A combined 5+ years of experience working with vehicle engineering with human factors, vehicle packaging and/or mechanical engineering

Proven ability to use Solidworks and/or CATIA with experience with Digital Human Models (Example: RAMSIS)

Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working cross-functionally at an startup

Proficiency with Figma, RAMSIS, and/or JIRA

Familiarity with FAA regulation and procedures relating to Part 25 and Part 27

Experience talking with customers and/or users

Demonstrated analytical thinking - using logic and reason

Demonstrated conceptual thinking - creative and strategic

Wide interest/knowledge of creative industry

Ability to comprehend aviation experiential technology and its foray into general consumer electronics

WHY SKYRYSE? The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

Salary: $100K-$180K

Valuable stock option plan

Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.

A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Human Factors Engineer at Skyryse El Segundo, CA

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