Human Factors Engineer at Skyryse

About the role

Skyryse is on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. This full-time Human Factors Engineer role is based in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle occupant packages based off of existing vehicles (helicopters and fixed wing).
• Perform testing and analysis related to human factors supporting everything from physical cockpit layout to the UI/UX.
• Generate and release documentation, including test plans and test reports in support of FAA Certification.
• Build seating bucks, simulators, and other properties with the team.
• Create and modify engineering CAD and drawings for parts and assemblies and create 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 (design, engineering, marketing) to accomplish project goals.
• Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessary and as your skillset dictates.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, 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 (e.g., RAMSIS).
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working cross-functionally at a 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 the creative industry.
• Ability to comprehend aviation experiential technology and its foray into general consumer electronics.

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 (adjusted for geographic markets; final compensation based on location, skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits).
• Valuable stock option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.

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