Human Factors and Flight Deck Engineer

Descripción de la oferta

Airbus Defence and Space SA

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A position as Human Factors and Flight Deck Engineer within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Madrid). The successful applicant will join TEAYX-TL4 department.

Tasks & accountabilities

The main accountabilities of this position will be the following:

REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS:
•Definition of operational and mission requirements for military aircraft
•Establishment of relevant airworthiness and human factors engineering design requirements
•Definition of HMI philosophy and HMI design requirements.
•Establishment of Night Vision compatibility design requirements

DESIGN ACTIVITIES:
•Human Factors Analysis (e.g. Definition of task and workload analysis,Application of human factors and ergonomics criteria mainly to cockpit systems HMI, System function allocation analysis and cockpit integration)
•HMI Prototyping, simulation and modeling.
•Flight Deck and Cabin Systems HMI design and integration.
•Night Vision compatibility.
•Contribution to contractual and technical design documentation from a Human Factors Engineering perspective.

TESTING ACTIVITIES:
•Definition of appropriate Human Factors Engineering evaluation procedures and methods (HMI, Workload, Situational Awareness, Human Error)
•Definition of Human Factors Engineering requirements for evaluation facilities (e.g. mockups, simulators, ...)
•Conduct Human Factors Engineering evaluations in the appropriate environment (evaluation in mock-ups, simulator and aircraft...)

HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATION ACTIVITIES:
•Identification of relevant airworthiness regulation.
•Definition of Human Factors Engineering certification and qualification means of compliance.
•Provision of Human Factors Engineering certification and qualification documentation.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
•Educated to Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or a related discipline.
•Knowledge in Operational Analysis.
•Experience working with:
-CATIA
-HMI Design and modeling tools (e.g. VAPS, SCADE, ...)
-Virtual Reality Technology/SW (e.g Unity...)
-Mathlab /Simulink programming
-UML
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Able to propose new ideas
•English :Advanced
•Spanish :Advanced