Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist III

Unique Skills:  

 On any given day, you may:  

•  Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations through application of human factors principles when engineering precedents may be limited.  

• Lead complex trade studies and present human factors design recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams and upper management.  

• Supervise part-task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software, physical mockups, and predictive modeling tools.  

• Develop and execute part-task, simulator, and flight test evaluations to assess workload, usability, operational performance, and human-system integration.  

• Oversee application of appropriate data analysis methods, including descriptive and inferential statistics, and communicate findings to program stakeholders.  

• Develop and execute part-task, simulator, and flight test evaluations to assess workload, usability, operational performance, and human-system integration.  

• Supervise operational testing and compliance activities supporting Human Factors certification requirements and prepare substantiating engineering reports.  

• Develop and supervise human error analysis worksheets to substantiate Human Factors certification compliance.  

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the analysis of complex system designs and development of integrated solutions using analytical and predictive methodologies.  

• Conceive, plan, and conduct investigations in areas of significant technical importance where engineering precedent is limited or unavailable.  

• Research, evaluate, integrate, and develop innovative Human Factors methods and technologies to improve future product development and engineering processes.  

• Serve as a technical authority and advisor to management, customers, suppliers, and engineering teams on advanced Human Factors topics.  

• Provide formal and informal mentoring including review of methods, assumptions, test plans, and technical conclusions.  

• Represent Gulfstream on industry committees or organizations supporting development of design guidance, standards, and certification regulations.  

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• Advanced aviation/aerospace Human Factors engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership on complex development programs.  

• Extensive experience planning, executing, and overseeing Human Factors activities including evaluations involving human subjects, part-task simulations, simulator testing, and/or flight testing.  

• Demonstrated expertise applying advanced Human Factors principles and methodologies to solve complex system integration and certification challenges.  

• Experience applying descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and utilizing statistical software tools (e.g., SPSS, Minitab, JMP, or equivalent).  

• Experience leading major engineering efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve technical, cost, schedule, and certification objectives.  

• Ability to work under consultative direction with minimal supervision while exercising broad latitude in defining technical objectives and approaches.  

• Proven ability to make technical decisions and recommendations recognized as authoritative by peers, management, and program teams.  

• Ability to anticipate, evaluate, and resolve highly complex technical issues through innovative and practical engineering solutions.  

• Ability to provide technical direction, oversight, and mentoring to engineering staff and cross-functional teams.  

• Strong program planning and organizational skills with demonstrated success managing risks and delivering technical results.  

• Effective collaboration and influence skills with the ability to build relationships across organizations and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.  

• Experience interacting with senior leadership, customers, suppliers, certification authorities, and external industry organizations.  

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts clearly and concisely to all levels of management.  

Preferred Skills and Abilities:  

• Expertise in advanced task analysis methods, human error analysis, predictive workload assessments, and operational performance evaluation techniques  

• Experience developing Human Factors certification strategies and working directly with certification authorities  

• Experience with biomechanics, strength modeling, and time study methodologies  

• Experience with anthropometric modeling and simulation tools such as CATIA Human Builder, NX Jack, 3DSSPP, OPTIS SPEOS, or similar applications  

• Experience with process simulation modeling   

• Experience developing engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines  

• Experience mentoring across multiple levels of the organization  

• Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS)  

• Lean Six Sigma training, certification, or practical application experience  

• Pilot certification and/or operational flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)  

• Demonstrated involvement with industry standards organizations, regulatory committees, or technical working groups