Test Engineer (Human Factors)
Core
Plan, prepare, and execute Human Factors test campaigns for avionics and mission systems across simulators, ground rigs, and flight tests to evaluate usability, ergonomics, and situational awareness.
Role type
Human Factors Test Engineer (Systems Integration)
Builds
Avionics and mission system test reports, certification cards, and qualification data for aircraft platforms.
Domain
Aerospace / Human Factors Engineering
Required skills
Human Factors concepts (Workload, Situational Awareness, HMI, Usability, Ergonomics), Test scales (NASA TLX, Bedford, ISA), Certification processes (COHDA, FAHDA), Systems Integration, Test planning and execution, Data reduction and telemetry monitoring, Snag report analysis, Test methodology optimization
Preferred skills
Systems Integration & Test certifications, NATO SECRET security clearance eligibility
Technologies
Simulators, Ground test rigs, Flight test telemetry systems, Test management tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute Human Factors test campaigns across simulation, ground, and flight environments; Coordinate Verification and Validation (V&V) strategies and track milestone progress; Assist in flight test orders and real-time telemetry monitoring; Interface with Certification Authorities to draft Certification Cards and Test Reports; Analyze system limitations and author snag reports; Optimize data analysis workflows and test procedures from a Human Factors perspective
Seniority
Professional (5+ years experience)