Senior Human Factors Engineer (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office – IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Human Factors professional to join the Human Factors Engineering group within our Avionics Business Unit. The ideal candidate will support avionics programs with major business, regional, air transport and military OEMs and customers with a focus in certification. This role requires extensive interaction with Human Factors related regulations, advisory circulars, physical and graphical human systems integration, systems engineering process, and user evaluation studies. Knowledge of these processes and/or extensive operational knowledge of Collins Avionics Systems is required. 

This position is a remote position and would not require relocation. Some travel is expected.

Tasks Include:

• Maintain and champion a focus on sound Human Factors and Human Systems Integration.
• Provide Human Factors expertise and guidance in internal and customer technical discussions.
• Creation and maintenance of Human Factors related certification support documents relating to AC25.1302, AC25.1322, and AC25-11B.
• Create Human Engineering Design Approach Documents (HEDAD) and Human Engineering Requirements Checklists (HERCL) for military systems.
• Create and lead human factors testing in lab or flight environments when required for 14 CFR 25.1302 certification programs.
• Participate in new feature design via defining operational concepts, requirements capture, design development, validation, and documentation.
• Develop and execute both pilot workload evaluations and crew error analyses throughout an avionics program’s lifecycle.
• Interface with, and support, system and subsystem engineers, architects, project management and customers through requirements capture, functional & integration testing, and delivery support.
• Participate in industry working groups related to human factors.
• Regularly communicate with certification authorities on program updates, test events, and document review and approvals. 
• Supporting pursuits and creating Human Factors bids for both commercial and military systems.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Experience in avionics system development.
• Knowledge of avionics applications on a variety of aircraft.
• Strong teamwork, organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with engineering, leadership, and customers.
• Previous experience with FAA/TC/EASA/JCAB certification.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements and design capture tools including JAMA, DOORS, and ClearQuest.
• Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Familiarity and experience with MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-46855, MIL-STD-1787 and MIL-STD-411

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity and experience with AC25.1302, AC25.1322, and AC25-11B.
• Pilot experience highly desired.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance 
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other — propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD – 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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