Job Description
WE ARE:
Monterey Technologies, Inc. applies human-centered systems engineering to the design and development of complex, critical systems. Our human modeling approach helps our clients deliver improved human and system performance at lower life cycle costs. Our human-centered approach to problem-solving ensures that we understand the human dimension before recommending technology solutions.
YOUR ROLE:
As a Sr. Human Factors Engineer, you will play a significant part in the application of human factors in MTI's user-centered research, analysis, design, and development process for interfaces on aircraft. You will work independently and as part of a team as you lead tasks, support junior engineers, and create highly-effective solutions for complex, critical missions.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead identification and evaluation of stakeholder requirements, program requirements, and compliance standards such as MIL-STD-1472 and -46855.
- Lead planning and conducting of human factors events and analyses, such as stakeholder requirements discovery and definition, workflow and task analyses, compliance audits, usability studies, workload and situational awareness experiments, and user evaluation events.
- Work closely with engineers and pilots to establish system design, operating, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.
- Analyze data to support design decisions and make design recommendations.
- Oversee junior personnel in specific tasks, demonstrating your understanding of how various tasks and team member roles contribute to overall project success.
- Independently manage complex tasks and collaborate with peers to achieve project objectives.
- Lead documentation efforts such as Human Engineering Design
- Approach Documents (HEDADs), Critical Task Analysis (CTA) reports, project briefings, human factors test results, etc.
- Choose, develop, and apply appropriate tools and standards such as MIL-STD-1472, NASA Task Load Index (TLX), Bedford Workload Scale, System Usability Scale (SUS), style guides, etc.
- Ensure team compliance with human factors standards and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative and user-centric approach across the project, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Take an active, expert role in technical meetings.
- Contribute to proposals and capture efforts.
YOUR EXPERIENCE: - Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Security Clearance
- A bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or a related field.
- An advanced degree in related field highly preferred.
- 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Extensive knowledge of human factors principles, usability testing methodologies, and HF regulations and standards.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex human factors findings and recommendations articulately to a wide range of audiences.
- Developing leadership and mentorship skills; ability to cultivate a culture of user-centric design and knowledge sharing.
- A commitment to understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of end users across a program.
YOUR BENEFITS: - Flexible Work environment as we are a mostly remote company
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Competitive salary commensurate with education, background, and experience
- Health, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term insurance benefits
Notice:
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok!
At MTI we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
MTI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. All selected candidates will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check.
Job Tags
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