Advanced Human Factors Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Pittsfield, MA · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Evaluate virtual and physical equipment to ensure designs meet military standards (MIL-STD-1472) and are safe and effective for users.
- Work with engineering teams to improve designs and systems based on human factors principles.
- Use 3D CAD-based tools like Siemens Process Simulate to assess ergonomics, usability, and functionality.
- Apply expertise in human capabilities, ergonomics, and user interface design to create optimized systems.
- Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on site.
- Travel up to 20% to collaborate with clients, teams, and test sites.
Requirements
- Expertise in MIL-STD-1472 and applying human factors to defense systems.
- Strong knowledge of maritime, naval systems, and human performance.
- Experience in evaluating hardware designs and using digital modeling tools.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to teams and leadership.
- Experience developing schedules and budgets to support statements of work, requirement verification, and formal deliverable creation.
- Able to obtain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Pay
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.
Schedule
Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on site.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Retirement plans.
- Professional development opportunities.