Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies Warfare Systems partners with the Department of Defense and defense innovation ecosystem to rapidly acquire and field critical and emerging technologies, particularly integrated communications, networking, and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) technologies, to enhance national security and warfighter capabilities. Through a multiagency contracting approach, the Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) initiative focuses on advancing these technologies to achieve multi-domain battlespace integration and resilient command and control. This includes a broad range of services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, operational integration, and data analytics, all aimed at modernizing communications and ensuring seamless information exchange for the Department of Defense and its allies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conducts studies in human/machine interaction (e.g., User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX)), equipment/facilities design, environmental design, and human performance assessment.
• Finalizes project deliverables and technical reports.
• Designs experiments and usability testing and oversees data collection and analysis of behavioral data.
• Knowledge of human cognition, including serial and parallel processing, visual perception, attention allocation, and reaction time.
• Supports organizational performance, product design, etc., including human factors integration, concept design and development, rapid prototyping, user testing, and qualification.
• Participates in all lifecycle phases, provides inputs to defining human factor requirements and systems integration, establishes and runs assessments, and generates qualification evidence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to analyze system requirements and develop engineering specifications.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering lifecycle phases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in technical documentation.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like MagicDraw or Cameo.
• Prior experience working with military or aerospace platforms.
• Master's degree in a technical discipline is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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