Human Factors Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Innovate to solve the world's most important challengesHoneywell
Aerospace Technologies is a leading manufacturer of aircraft
engines and avionics, as well as a producer of auxiliary power
units and other major aviation products. Headquartered in Phoenix,
Arizona, it is a division of the Honeywell International
conglomerate.
Join a dynamic and highly motivated team of Human Factors (HF)
practitioners that design, evaluate/test, integrate, and support
the certification of state-of-the art flight systems within
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. You will be integral in creating
solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. As a HF
Principal Systems Engineer, you will be involved in every aspect of
the systems life cycle, from ideation via maturation to
certification.
The HF Principal Systems Engineer is a technical leadership
position with high visibility within the organization. You will be
working in the HF Center of Excellence (COE), leading HF activities
across current and future products. The HF COE performs HF systems
design, analysis, and evaluations/tests for the Air Transport,
Regional, Business, General Aviation, Helicopter, and Urban Air
Mobility market segments.
The qualities and attributes needed for this role include a
big-picture perspective of flight deck HF methods, processes, and
best practices resulting in products which are safe, certifiable,
easy to use, increase operational performance and efficiency, and
provide a superior pilot experience. The ideal candidate will have
broad experience with flight deck Human Machine Interface (HMI)
design, evaluation/test, and certification. Expertise in flight
operations, systems engineering, project planning and execution is
also highly recommended. The ideal candidate will be highly
self-motivated, have strong networking capabilities, and able to
lead by action to improve the global HF capabilities across
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.
You will report directly to our Sr. Technical Manager for Human
Factors, and you'll work out of our Phoenix Deer Valley location on
a Hybrid work schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General Activities:
- Providing technical expertise and supervision on a variety of
programs. Use expert knowledge of flight deck HF and
Honeywell/Industry standards, processes, and tools to complete and
ensure compliance of various products.
- Supporting strategic planning and Advanced Technology efforts
related to HF.
- Mentoring junior HF Engineers. Develop and implement training
modules as necessary.
- Assisting in building a global Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
HF workforce.
- Developing a strong understanding of the operational
environment for assigned HF projects.
- Establishment of relevant HF engineering design
requirements.
- Contribution to contractual and technical design documentation
from an HF perspective.
- Managing and coordinating common HF engineering efforts across
multiple programs.
- Interfacing with the various internal stakeholders including
the Advanced Technology, Systems Engineering, Program, ODA, Flight
Operations, and Chief Engineering teams.
- Contact with OEM customers for overall product status,
standards, etc. Candidate will be a key focal in development of new
business opportunities and product lines.
- Supporting business development activities, to include creation
and review of quotation estimates for programs.
- Understanding and help with export classification.
- Protect the intellectual property rights of the
company.
- Represent Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Human Factors in
both corporate enterprise functional organizations as well as
industry committees.
Design and Analysis Activities:
- Reviewing Advanced Technology assessments to assist and ensure
the smooth transition of prototype designs (pre TRL 6) into product
COEs.
- Definition of Human Machine Interface (HMI) philosophy and HMI
design requirements.
- Leading the development of HF design guidelines and standard
work across Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.
- Apply structured quantitative or subjective methods to generate
HF requirements and ensure human centered design and optimum
usability in the operation of flight deck systems.
- Deploy physical and cognitive expertise to support HF analysis
(e.g., Task Analysis, HF Validation of Functional Hazard
Assessments, Human Error Analysis, application of HF criteria to
flight deck systems HMI, Function Allocation Analysis, and cockpit
integration).
- Interact with Honeywell pilots to develop and assess overall
flight deck systems physical and cognitive usability to ensure
flight deck interfaces and automation complements the capabilities
of pilots.
- Participate in engineering-related pilot-centered design
activities related to flight deck HMI, including HMI prototyping,
simulation, and digital modeling.
- Create and manage documentation for HF activities related to
new flight deck system programs.
Evaluation/Test Activities:
- Leading pilot acceptance evaluations for associated design
implementations to include coordination with various systems
engineering teams, Centers of Excellence (COE) teams, and
evaluation/test participants (e.g., pilots).
- Deploy physical and cognitive expertise to support
evaluations/tests.
- Prepare documentation such as certification plans and reports,
test plans, observation grids, and error logs.
- Definition of appropriate HF evaluation/test procedures and
methods for intended function, crew workload, situation awareness,
human error, etc.
- Definition of HF requirements for evaluation/test facilities
(e.g., mockups, benches, simulators, or aircraft).
- Elaborate and conduct part-task and scenario-based
evaluations/tests of flight deck systems.
Qualification and Certification Activities:
- Coordinating and presenting regulatory subject matter as an
expert to help lead global certification approaches.
- Identification of applicable flight deck HF certification
regulation.
- Definition of required HF level of scrutiny and qualification
certification and means of compliance for Honeywell TSOs and STCs
and in support of customer TCs.
- Creation of HF qualification and certification
artifacts.
- Support qualification and certification activities - working
hand in hand with ODA and Chief Engineering teams.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations,
candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S.
citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the
U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain
an export authorization.YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical
discipline such as sciences, technology, engineering, or
mathematics
- 15 plus years aviation/aerospace industry experience
- 10 plus years of Human Factors experience (at least 5 years
flight deck related)
WE VALUE
- BS degree in Human Factors, Human System Integration, Human
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Psychology,
Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Technology, or a
similar degree.
- Advanced degrees such as a MS or PhD are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of aeronautical and systems engineering, and
HF in flight deck design and certification.
- Pilots License (PPL or CPL) with instrument rating.
- Experience with aircraft avionics systems and system
integration.
- Experience with experiment design, data collection and analysis
methods.
- Knowledge of flight deck HF certification regulations and
guidelines (FAA and EASA).
- Knowledge of flight deck HF industry standards and white papers
(GAMA, RTCA, SAE, etc.).
- Participation in industry activities and technical
publications.
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to
collaborate with customers and Authorities.
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
customers; applying first-hand customer information for
improvements; establishing and maintaining effective customer
relationships.
- Ability to work in a flexible environment with changing
priorities and assignment.
- Ability to effectively cope with change, act without having the
total picture, achieve success despite ambiguity, comfortably
handle risk and uncertainty.
- Strong technical leadership capability including ability to
lead cross-functional and inter-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to execute to a vision that is aligned with Honeywell
Aerospace Technologies goals & business needs; dedicated to
success; inspires and motivates.
- Resourceful, capable to absorb a large quantity of information,
and able to plan and execute evaluations/tests for HF requirements
validation, verification, and certification compliance
demonstration.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
- Competitive Salary plus Management Incentive Bonus
- Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
- 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
- Professional Development
- Career Growth
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes
technologies that address some of the world's most critical
challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel,
productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading
software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the
art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity,
sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in
broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and
solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive
world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
Learn more about Honeywell: click here.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace
Technologies (AT) is a leading provider of aerospace products and
services,
offering a wide range of solutions for commercial, defense, and
space
applications. Our innovative technologies and industry-leading
products
contribute to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable air
travel. With a
strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement,
we strive to
deliver the highest quality products and services to our customers.
Join our
team and be part of shaping the future of aerospace
technology.Additional Information
JOB ID: HRD223831Category:
EngineeringLocation: 21111 N. 19th Ave (Deer
Valley),Phoenix,Arizona,85027,United StatesExemptMust be a US
Person or able to obtain export Authorization.Global (ALL)Honeywell
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be
considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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