Engineering - Flight deck Integration and Human Factors

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Engineering - Flight deck Integration and Human Factors, in Wichita, KS.

Job Description:

In this group, we ensure that the design of the aircraft hardware, software, human tasks, and work environment are compatible with the perceptual, cognitive, and physical attributes of the personnel who will assemble, operate, and support it. We are responsible for the User Centered Design and certification of the Flight deck, including avionics Human Machine Interfaces and other equipment used by the pilots.

What are your contributions to the team?
Participate in design and evaluation of cockpit interfaces through prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.

More specifically, you will:

• Participate in engineering-related User Centered Design activities related to Flight Deck and Human Machine Interface Design (HMI)
• Deploy cognitive and physical ergonomics expertise to support tests and analysis.
• Elaborate and conduct scenario-based testing of Flight Deck systems
• Develop system HMI simulations
• Interact with Flight Crews to develop and assess overall cockpit physical and cognitive usability
• Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis.
• Participate in flight deck and User eXperience (UX) development and evaluation in line with BA flight deck philosophy.
• Create and manage documentation for Human Factors activities related to new aircraft, significant cockpit modifications and sustaining programs.
• Collaborate with human factors specialists in maintenance, manufacturing and maintainability

How to thrive in this role:

• You possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Science or Industrial Design, and a Degree in Ergonomics (physical / cognitive) or equivalent.
• You have practical experience in cognitive ergonomics (cognition, perception, decision making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and physical ergonomics (anthropometry, strength, reach, vision)
• You have interest, relevant experience and knowledge in the Aerospace industry, including aircraft systems (Avionics, System Controls, Propulsion, etc.) and Regulatory environment.
• You are resourceful in computer-based tools, with experience in prototyping, interface development, and simulation
• You possess good technical writing and oral presentation skills (English is required, French is an asset).
• You are resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information, and able to plan and execute experiments, evaluations and tests for validation and verification
• You are an organized and self-motivated team player, capable to work with or without supervision, able to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities.
• You show initiative, efficiency, have a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, good interpersonal communication skills and technical judgment.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance