Date Posted:
2023-11-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 on-site in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates. This position requires occasional travel.
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:
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity and experience with MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-46855, MIL-STD-1787 and MIL-STD-411
- Pilot experience highly desired.
- Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Collins Aerospace, an 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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· 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.
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.
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