Senior Human Factors Engineer

ABOUT SKYRYSE:

Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, we automate flight controls and management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error in all flight stages, and in emergency situations. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.

SENIOR HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create high level requirements for the human-machine interface across multiple platforms, informed by certification guidelines and user insights
• Design, scope, and run primary user research studies with test pilots and other target users in the context of general aviation including vehicles and the overall related aviation ecosystem.
• Develop user personas to inform design across a variety of platforms and projects
• Facilitate design research synthesis and collaboratively generate insights and opportunities for product development
• Employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to support design decisions
• Creates, evaluates, and modifies prototypes to support evolving hardware and software application development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Usability Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience supporting Human Factors design in Aerospace, Automotive, or similar industries
• Experience with aircraft avionics systems software and hardware
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree. in Human Factors Engineering,Usability Engineering  Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience supporting Human Factors design in Aerospace, Automotive, or similar industries
• Certified Associate or Full Human Factors, Ergonomics or User Experience Professional (AHFP, AUXP, AEP, CHFP, CPE, CUXP)
• Proven track record in New Product Development with a focus in Human Factors, from concept to production

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The base salary range is $100,000 - $150,000 USD a year. Your base salary will be determined on experience and the pay of of employees in similar positions. 

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.