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Human Factors Engineer Technical Specialist III

Gulfstream


Job Location:

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Human Factors Engineer - Technical Specialist IIIin GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

Unique Skills:

On any given day you may:

  • Make authoritative technical decisions and recommendations through application of human factors principleswhenengineering precedents may be limited.
  • Lead complex trade studies and present human factors design recommendations to multidisciplinary design teams and upper management.

  • Supervise part-task simulation evaluations for detailed design requirement definition using software physical mockups and predictive modeling tools.

  • Develop and execute part-task simulator and flight test evaluations to assess workload usability operational performance and human-system integration.

  • Oversee application ofappropriate dataanalysis methods including descriptive and inferential statistics and communicate findings to program stakeholders.

  • Develop and execute part-task simulator and flight test evaluations to assess workload usability operational performance and human-system integration.

  • Supervise operational testing and compliance activities supporting Human Factors certification requirements and preparesubstantiating engineering reports.

  • Develop and supervise human error analysis worksheets to substantiate Human Factors certification compliance.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the analysis of complex system designs and development of integrated solutions using analytical and predictive methodologies.

  • Conceive plan and conduct investigations in areas of significant technical importance where engineering precedent is limited or unavailable.

  • Research evaluate integrate and developinnovative Human Factors methodsand technologies to improve future product development and engineering processes.

  • Serve as a technical authority and advisor to management customers suppliers and engineering teams on advanced Human Factors topics.

  • Provide formal and informal mentoring including review of methods assumptions test plans and technical conclusions.

  • Represent Gulfstream on industry committeesororganizations supporting development of design guidance standards and certification regulations.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced aviation/aerospace Human Factors engineering experience withdemonstratedtechnical leadership on complex development programs.

  • Extensive experience planning executing and overseeing Human Factorsactivities includingevaluations involving human subjects part-task simulations simulator testing and/or flight testing.

  • Demonstratedexpertiseapplying advanced Human Factors principlesand methodologies to solve complex system integration and certification challenges.

  • Experience applying descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques andutilizingstatistical software tools (e.g. SPSS Minitab JMP or equivalent).

  • Experience leading major engineering efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve technical cost schedule and certificationobjectives.

  • Ability to work under consultative direction with minimal supervision while exercising broad latitude in defining technicalobjectivesand approaches.

  • Proven ability to make technical decisions and recommendations recognized as authoritative by peers management and program teams.

  • Ability toanticipate evaluate and resolvehighly complextechnical issues through innovative and practical engineering solutions.

  • Ability to provide technical direction oversight and mentoring to engineering staff and cross-functional teams.

  • Strong program planning and organizational skills withdemonstratedsuccess managing risks and delivering technical results.

  • Effective collaboration and influence skills with the ability to build relationships across organizations and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.

  • Experience interacting with senior leadership customers suppliers certification authorities and external industry organizations.

  • Outstanding verbal written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts clearly and concisely to all levels of management.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Expertisein advanced task analysis methodshuman error analysispredictive workload assessments and operational performance evaluation techniques

  • Experience developing Human Factors certification strategies and working directly with certification authorities

  • Experience with biomechanics strength modelingandtime study methodologies

  • Experience with anthropometric modeling and simulation tools such as CATIA Human Builder NX Jack 3DSSPP OPTIS SPEOS or similar applications

  • Experience with process simulation modeling

  • Experience developing engineering standards procedures andguidelines

  • Experience mentoring across multiple levels of the organization

  • Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS)

  • Lean Six Sigma training certification or practical application experience

  • Pilot certification and/or operational flying experience (e.g. PPL CPL ATP)

  • Demonstrated involvement with industry standards organizations regulatory committees or technical working groups


Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
  2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
  3. Applies advanced technical principles theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
  4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
  5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product cost and schedule requirements .
  6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
  7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
  8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
  2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
This job requires one to be able to read write speak and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235389

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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