Senior Advanced Human Factors Engineer
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