Posted 5 days ago
Senior Professional – Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design
@ UNIZON Taskforce Technology
Dorval, Quebec
Overview
UNIZON Taskforce Technology is hiring a Senior Professional in Human Factors Engineering for flight deck design in Dorval, QC or Wichita, KS. The role covers cockpit interface design, evaluation, and certification support for aircraft programs. The posting states a full-time position with no pay or schedule details.
Responsibilities:
- Design and evaluate aircraft cockpit interfaces using cognitive ergonomics
- Plan and run usability studies and simulations with pilots
- Develop human factors requirements and task analyses
- Prepare technical documentation and support aircraft certification
Requirements summary:
- About 10 years of human factors or cognitive ergonomics experience
- Engineering or science bachelor's with ergonomics, psychology or industrial design focus
- Aerospace industry experience with aircraft systems and aviation regulations
- Knowledge of MIL-STD, SAE ARP and ARINC standards
- English required; French an asset
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- 2026-11-05
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- 2026-11-10
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- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Science, Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design |
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UNIZON Taskforce Technology
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job Title: Senior Professional – Human Factors Engineering, Flight Deck Design
Location: Dorval, QC / Wichita, KS
Industry: Aerospace & Aviation
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Professional in Human Factors Engineering – Flight Deck Design to support the conceptualization, design, evaluation, and certification of aircraft flight deck interfaces.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cognitive Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, with significant experience in the aerospace industry.
In this role, you will work closely with engineering teams and flight crews to ensure cockpit interfaces are safe, efficient, intuitive, and aligned with human capabilities and operational requirements. You will contribute to new aircraft development, major cockpit modifications, and ongoing aircraft programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply cognitive ergonomics principles to the design, evaluation, and testing of aircraft cockpit interfaces.
- Develop and refine human factors requirements, task analyses, and human error assessments.
- Design and develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) simulations, prototypes, and evaluation tools.
- Plan and conduct User-Centered Design (UCD) activities for flight deck interfaces.
- Perform scenario-based flight deck evaluations and User Experience (UX) assessments in accordance with established flight deck design philosophies.
- Collaborate with pilots and flight crews to evaluate cockpit usability, workload, situational awareness, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Conduct usability studies, simulations, experiments, and validation testing to assess cockpit design performance.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to Human Factors Engineering activities.
- Support aircraft certification activities, including compliance with 14 CFR 25.1302 and other applicable human factors regulations.
- Work with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple aircraft programs and platforms.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, along with a degree or specialization in Cognitive Ergonomics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or an equivalent discipline.
- Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience in Human Factors Engineering or Cognitive Ergonomics.
- Strong experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with aircraft systems, flight operations, and aviation regulatory requirements.
- Practical knowledge of cognitive ergonomics, including:
- Human cognition and perception
- Decision-making and mental workload
- Situational awareness
- Human error analysis
- Human performance and usability
- Understanding of physical ergonomics, including anthropometry, strength, reach, and visual ergonomics.
- Experience with flight deck design, cockpit interfaces, HMI development, and usability evaluations.
- Familiarity with aerospace design standards and guidelines such as MIL-STD, SAE ARP, and ARINC.
- Experience planning and conducting experiments, simulations, evaluations, and validation activities.
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new software tools and technologies.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Language: English proficiency required; French is an asset.
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