Professional, Engineering - Flight deck Integration and Human Factors

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and evaluation of cockpit interfaces through prototyping, simulation, analysis and usability tests.
• 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

Requirements

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