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Job Description

Senior Advanced Human Factors Engineer role supporting defense system design improvement through human factors evaluation and digital modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Assess virtual and physical equipment to confirm designs meet MIL-STD-1472 and support safe, effective user performance.
  • Partner with engineering teams across several significant concurrent programs to refine systems using human factors principles.
  • Use 3D CAD-based tools (including Siemens Process Simulate) to evaluate ergonomics, usability, and functionality.
  • Apply expertise in human capabilities, ergonomics, and user interface design to optimize system outcomes.
  • Contribute to and facilitate design decisions by considering and prioritizing engineering and business factors.
  • Work in a hybrid flex on-site model with minimum 3-4 days per week on site.
  • Travel up to 20% to collaborate with clients, teams, and test sites.

Requirements

  • Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience) plus minimum 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Security clearance: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time at time of hire.
  • Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Expertise applying MIL-STD-1472 and human factors to defense systems.
  • Strong knowledge of maritime, naval systems, and human performance.
  • Experience evaluating hardware designs using digital modeling tools.
  • Ability to communicate findings to teams and leadership.
  • Experience developing schedules and budgets to support statements of work, requirement verification, and formal deliverables.
  • Ability to work autonomously to meet program commitments and identify or create new opportunities.

Additional Skills

  • Defense contractor experience or experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
  • Skills in fire control systems and maritime combat hardware.
  • Proficiency with digital human modeling tools such as Process Simulate (or similar).
  • Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or system architecture.
  • Advanced degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related field.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Tools & Technologies

  • Siemens Process Simulate
  • 3D CAD-based tools

Location

  • Pittsfield, MA (Hybrid; minimum 3-4 days per week on site)

Compensation

  • USD 142,696 - 154,401 per year
  • Combined salary range: USD 142,696.00 - USD 154,401.00 /Yr

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