Job Description

Human Factors Engineer

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer for the Redstone Test and Engineering Services contract, supporting the Cargo/Fixed Wing Division.

Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL

Job Status: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 20%

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college/university and 6 years of experience developing, testing, and evaluating user interface designs and prototypes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class III medical certificate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Rotary-wing or fixed-wing flight test experience, or experience in a related discipline is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, executes, reduces and analyzes data, and reports on human factors engineering work as it relates to the test and evaluation of man-machine relationships relative to various combat weapon systems, sub-systems, components, and combat service support materiel.
• Conducts investigations and evaluations of man-machine relationships in materiel. systems undergoing development in both developmental and operational tests.
• Conducts methodology studies and investigations, tests, and evaluations to assure that human factors engineering principles, procedures, and criteria are integrated into the design, test, and evaluation of various Army combat weapon/vehicle systems and combat support equipment.
• Develops test procedures and methodologies for assessing the man-machine aspects of Army combat weapon/vehicle systems.
• Maintains awareness of current developmental programs under test at RTC and their objectives, statuses, etc. Assists in the development and preparation of documents to serve as guidelines, specifications, standards, and test criteria for use by in-house test personnel.
• Prepares comprehensive reports of assigned human factors engineering efforts to include conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy of equipment design and performance.
• Consults with and advises management personnel as to the conduct of human factors engineering considerations in design, specifications, test procedures, data analysis, and other aspects.
• Work as part of a diverse team of contractor, military, and civilian experimental test pilots and engineers.
• Provide technical expertise with regard to the method of test that will best achieve the test objectives.
• Prepare/deliver presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and government representatives.
• Additional duties include test project management for schedule and cost considerations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are:

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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