Flight Deck Integration/Human Factors Engineer

Description:
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to support the next generation of aircraft development. We are seeking a Flight Deck Design & Human Factors Engineer to play a critical role in cockpit interface design, usability, and human-centered engineering as testing ramps up next summer.

In this role, your work will directly influence flight crew experience, safety, and operational excellence—helping shape how pilots interact with advanced aircraft systems.

Pay Rate: $65–$95/hour

Duration: 18–24 months

Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite; fully onsite during testing phases)

Mobility: Occasional business travel

Your Impact

You will contribute to multiple programs, supporting flight deck system development through user-centered design, human factors analysis, and hands-on testing. Your expertise will help ensure cockpit interfaces are intuitive, efficient, and aligned with operational and regulatory expectations.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

Participate in Flight Deck and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and evaluation through prototyping, simulation, analysis, and usability testing

Apply cognitive and physical ergonomics expertise to support testing and human factors analyses

Develop and conduct scenario-based testing of flight deck systems

Build and maintain system HMI simulations

Collaborate directly with flight crews to assess cockpit physical and cognitive usability

Support requirements development, task analysis, and human error analysis

Contribute to UX development and evaluation in alignment with established flight deck design philosophies

Create and manage human factors documentation for new aircraft, cockpit modifications, and sustaining programs

Collaborate with human factors specialists across maintenance, manufacturing, and maintainability teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Industrial Design

Degree in Ergonomics (physical and/or cognitive) or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience related to flight deck systems, avionics development, or systems integration

Practical experience with cognitive ergonomics (decision-making, workload, situation awareness, human error) and physical ergonomics (anthropometry, reach, vision, strength)

Experience using computer-based tools for prototyping, interface development, and simulation

Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills

Ability to plan and execute validation and verification testing

English fluency required

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of French

Aerospace industry experience with avionics, system controls, propulsion, or other aircraft systems

Familiarity with the aerospace regulatory environment

Experience supporting test campaigns and certification activities
 
Job Number: 2489395
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Per Diem: $65.00- $95.00
Overtime: possible
Duration: long term
Start Date: asap
Input Date: 12/18/2025
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention: Rick Ingle
Address: 11828 W CENTRAL STE 100
City, State: WICHITA, KS 67212-5129
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: rick.ingle@pdstech.com
Website: www.pdstech.com
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