Human Factors Engineer - TS I
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Savannah, Georgia
Job Description
Human Factors Engineer - TS I in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
On any given day, you may:
- Perform trade studies on system design concepts and present human factors requirement recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams.
- Design part task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software and physical mockups, or predictive modeling tools.
- Provide project recommendation in selecting and applying appropriate anthropometric modeling tools to design concept analysis.
- Apply appropriate data analysis methods (descriptive or inferential statistics).
- Prepare, develop, and execute part task and/or simulator or flight test plans that utilize data measurement techniques such as rating scales, questionnaires, and performance measurement calculation.
- Create operational tests to demonstrate human factors compliance to regulations and prepare engineering reports to substantiate compliance with Human Factors certification regulations.
- Develop human error analysis worksheets to substantiate Human Factors certification compliance.
- Document certification testing in final engineering reports.
- Utilize industry and/or regulatory committee design guidance and/or regulations to support design aspects.
- Develop standards and guides for human factors methods.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with basic research methods and use of human subjects in evaluations and experiments.
- Ability to convey technical and non-technical concepts clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal formats.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Aviation/aerospace experience
- Experience with advanced task analysis methods
- Experience with biomechanics and time study theories
- Experience with sensation and perception research
- Experience with simulation software (e.g., CATIA V5 Human Builder, 3DSSPP, iData)
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophies
- Flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Additional Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
- Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
- Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
- Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
- Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
- Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .
- Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
- Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
- Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
- The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 209114
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 02/28/2023
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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