0165 - Senior Human Factors Engineer

Senior Human Factors Engineer

About Electra:

Electras next gen mission is to develop Ultra Short aircraft built for Direct Aviation. We are redefining the next level of connectivity pioneering direct aviation without airports emissions or noise. Electras Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live work and play making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fastpaced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia were on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.

Position Overview:

Electra is seeking aSenior Human Factors Engineerto support design systems development and integration and certification activities related to human factors for the EL9 Ultra Short program. This role will focus on optimizing the design of aircraft systems controls and interfaces to improve safety efficiency and comfort by considering the capabilities and limitations of human operators (pilots crew members maintenance staff). This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cuttingedge development program.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Provide human factors support across the product lifecycle.

• Establishing design philosophies and strategies for Human Factors considerations.

• Conducting qualitative assessments and quantitative analyses to support definition of the pilot vehicle interface aspects of designs and coordinating closely with engineering teams to synthesize findings into actionable design requirements to support the ARP 4754 processes.

• Leading requirements management and system development assurance activities for Human Factors considerations.

• Developing reviewing and approving human factors artifacts related to:

• Human systems integrations pilot functional task allocations;

• Flight deck philosophy crew alerting philosophy and methodologies;

• Pilot in the loop simulation studies pilot procedures development and validation;

• Review and validation of human factors aspects of safety assessments;

• Test plans and reports design and analysis reports.

• Creating and reviews designs develops solutions and ensures compliance with company objectives and airworthiness standards.

• Interfacing with certification authorities as required (FAA EASA etc..

• Developing human factors standards and related inhouse training.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with human factors aspects of aircraft development.

• Experience in conducting pilot task analyses workload assessments and human factors methodologies.

• Working knowledge of advanced pilotvehicle interfaces.

• Experience in conducting experiments to define and validated human factors requirements.

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 23 regulations and guidance material.

• Excellent communication leadership and problemsolving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional teamoriented environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree with focus in Human Factors.

• Private pilot certificate.

• Previous aircraft development and certification experience.

• Expertlevel understanding of design standards and verification methods for human factors aspects of aircraft development.

Location:

Headquarters in Manassas VA. To encourage close collaboration this position is strongly preferred to be onsite.

Travel: <25

Salary: Electras salary range for this position is: $91000.00 $231000.00
Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on additional factors including project budgets jobrelated skills experience relevant education and/or training role level location and project.

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality at Electra we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision STD LTD and life insurance generous PTO and sick leave company holidays paid winter break and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Life at Electra includes a variety of perks such as free catered lunches amazing coffee snacks drinks fruit free parking and opportunities for much more.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment which requires proper safety precautions. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials boxes power tools prototypes and different materials or equipment. Due to the nature of our business and projects some fieldwork may be required working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Commitment

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace to apply for our job openings. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic predisposition or carrier status veteran status citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Electra is an EVerify employer.