Human Factors Engineer
Bell Helicopter - Fort Worth, Texas
Human Factors EngineerHuman Factors Engineering opportunities are available at Bell Helicopter on the V-280 Future Vertical Lift Program. This position may be located at Bell Helicopter’s headquarters facility in Ft. Worth, TX or at the Bell Flight Research Center in Arlington, TX.
Position Responsibilities:
The Human Factors Engineer is responsible for development and validation of the aircraft Human-Systems Interface to comply with applicable Human Factors requirements and standards. Responsibilities will include:
• Develop requirements, designs, and verification plans in coordination with aircraft design and test teams for the implementation of the aircraft Human-Systems Interface as it relates to Pilot, Aircrew, Mission/Operator (for military applications), and Maintainer systems
• Cockpit system integration team tasks including design review meetings with pilots, system integration specialists, and Program Management
• Work with pilots, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities to develop the cockpit / human interface design, compliant with applicable military, industry, and FAA airworthiness standards and regulations
• Review and evaluate proposed designs to identify potential issues and solutions
• Develop and execute Human Factors Certification and Evaluation Test Plans incorporating acceptable methods of compliance
• Efficiently coordinate test requirements with the test team comprised of pilots, engineering groups, and flight test operations
• Provide recommendations for the improvement of operational and maintenance activities
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - or equivalent discipline – is required.
Position Requirements:
• 5 years related work experience in aviation industry is preferred. Experience in the development or operation of military aircraft is preferred.
• Experience with military, industry, and civil certification standards, methods of compliance, policy, processes, and procedures applicable to Human Factors is required.
• Knowledge of Human Factors Guidelines and Civilian/Military regulations and Standards including:
14 CFR Part 27 and Part 29
14 CFR Parts 25.777, 25.779, 25.1301, 25.1302, and 25.1309
AC 25.1302-1
Order 9550.8
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across teams.
• Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes to include: requirements development and verification, preliminary and detailed design, and testing and evaluation is preferred.
• Experience with Enovia, DOORS, and Serena Dimensions is preferred.
• Experience with the following is preferred:
o Ability to assess Human Factors and Ergonomics using accepted methods and practices Cockpit / Human Factors design and validation activities with respect to Certification, specifically with Title 14 CFR 25.1302 and 25.1309
o Glass cockpits and related aircraft systems
o Acceptable Human Factors Methods of Compliance
o Writing Human Factors Evaluation Test Plans
o Conducting Human Factors Evaluation tests
o Evaluating the results of Human Factors Evaluation tests in presentation format with pilots, Engineering team members, and Program Management, thereby facilitating Human Factors technical considerations in the context of Human Factors regulations
o Writing Human Factors Evaluation Test Reports for showing and finding of compliance
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance
Posted: 30+ days ago
