(Job ID# ASM24HFE432)

Location: Houston, TX

Description

AS&M has an exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer to join our team.

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

Responsibilities

The Human Factors Engineer will:

• Understands human interfaces with complex systems

• Experienced with Human Computer or Human Robotic Interfaces

• Ability to assess human interfaces for usability, cognitive ease, and other important factors

• Knowledge of best practices in human-centered design

• Some software experience preferred

• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Requisition Qualifications:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Experience with software verification and validation processes

• Experience with complex distributed systems

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Human performance

• Human interface

• Human error avoidance

• Design for usability

• Design for maintainability

• Accident avoidance

• Safety hazard avoidance

• Risk mitigation

• Environmental limits & controls

• Experience with autonomous systems

• Experience with mission and safety critical systems

• Remote operations experience

• Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude.

Requisition Preferences

• Spacecraft Avionics and Software Architecture experience.

• NASA software and systems development standards

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

How to Apply?

Details about our company are available at www.asm-usa.com.

Please e-mail your resume and submit your completed AS&M application and a detailed resume to asmjobs (at) asm-usa.com. Mention the Job ID#.

AS&M application is available at our website: https://www.asm-usa.com/apply.

*** AS&M is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer ***