Human Factors Engineer I
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Savannah, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Human Factors Engineer Iin GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
On any given day you may:
- Perform ergonomic assessments including reach fit and accessibility of flight deck and maintenance operations.
- Perform strength analysis to determine force limitations of a targeted population. Develop actuation and abuse load estimates for system design requirements.
- Provide design comparisons and human interface requirements for system design documentation.
- Apply data analysis methods during part task simulation evaluations using software and physical prototypes to assess usability of key flight deck and maintenance interfaces.
- Prepare and develop test plans describing the objectives methods and experiments proposed for structured part task evaluations.
- Assist in simulator test evaluations.
- Report final results in interoffice memorandums A3s or engineering reports.
- Identify possible sources of error in interface structure and/or control design during detailed system design.
- Research internal and external industry documentation as well as outside sources (MOPS FAA docs) for information regarding specific design aspects and/or usability issues.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- A passion for aviation human factors
- Interdisciplinary foundation in engineering principles and technical knowledge for understanding complex systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with software packages to perform descriptive statistics (e.g. SPSS Minitab etc.)
- Willingness to collaborate with others to accomplish the teams goals.
- Technical writing experience (preferably with one or more documents released in AIR)
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of operational use of aircraft systems
- Knowledge of ARP 4754A
- Knowledge of how to applymilitary and industry avionics and human factors standards
- Experience with task analysis methods
- Familiarity with biomechanics and time study theories
- Experience with sensation and perception research
- Experience with CATIA V5 or Unigraphics NX
- Experience with CATIA V5 Human Builder or equivalent to perform anthropometric modeling
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophies
- Flying experience (e.g. PPL CPL ATP)
- Will consider upcoming graduates with their bachelors degree.
- Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes by completing discrete engineering tasks on schedule .
- Using company procedures applies engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues .
- Analyzes and evaluates results of project activities .
- Prepares recommendations for changes and compiles necessary reports for various department supervision .
- Recognizes discrepancies and/or problems with analysis/test results and works toward corrective action .
- Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
- Continues learning and developing knowledge of application of technical principles theories and concepts in assigned field of expertise .
- The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level will be established by each discipline.
- Work is closely supervised/monitored follows established procedures and methods.
- Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules.
- Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
- Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor mentor and other exempt professionals in the group or department.
- Works under general supervision for most tasks.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 235978
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 10/30/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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