Textron
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems
Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Overview
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is the Premier Vertical Lift military program. Bell MV-75 team seeks engineering talents to design, develop, and deliver the next-generation military aircraft. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX and will work at both Headquarters and the SIL in Arlington TX at the Flight Research Center. The Human Factors Manager is responsible for leading the team that develops the pilot / vehicle interface. Your team will work from anthropometric requirements and pilot feedback to create task analyses and simulations to inform how pilots and passengers interface with the aircraft and controls. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with the customer, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers. What youll be doing as a Human Factors Manager: Manage and coach human factors engineers to ensure an engaged and skilled team. Manage and provide status updates on schedule, cost, risk, and staffing requirements. Work closely with Bell engineers and pilots to establish system design, operating, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Work closely with other teams to complete design trade studies while maintaining operability and maintainability. Actively engage with other IPTs to provide continuous evaluation of the design evolution, always looking for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Work closely with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design and ensure the aircraft is able to successfully support the end-users mission. Support simulation, lab, and aircraft test activities to evaluate and improve proposed designs. Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role : Previous leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry (including formal or informal, technical or non-technical) Previous experience with supplier management and project management Excellent communicator: must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and other Integrated Product Team members. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook What you need to be successful: Bachelors degree in Engineering or Psychology. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Advanced degrees may be considered as additional experience. At least 8 years of experience in technical roles or project engineering roles within the aerospace and defense industry. 2 years of Technical Leadership experience (indirect team leadership experience may be considered). Familiarity with human factors design principles and how they apply to aircraft, rotorcraft or tiltrotor designs. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Preferred Skills include: Previous experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements; previous experience working with engineers and pilots to establish system design requirements, operating requirements, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces; previous experience working in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve proposed designs; previous experience performing workload assessments, usability testing, and task analyses for cockpit, cabin and ground operations; previous experience building integrated master schedules and using EVMS principles to measure progress What we offer you in return: Youll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) 120 hours Vacation time 12-13 paid holidays per year 6 weeks parental leave Tuition reimbursement Competitive salary Comprehensive health insurance On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups And so much more Its time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and lets make history together. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is the Premier Vertical Lift military program. Bell MV-75 team seeks engineering talents to design, develop, and deliver the next-generation military aircraft. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX and will work at both Headquarters and the SIL in Arlington TX at the Flight Research Center. The Human Factors Manager is responsible for leading the team that develops the pilot / vehicle interface. Your team will work from anthropometric requirements and pilot feedback to create task analyses and simulations to inform how pilots and passengers interface with the aircraft and controls. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with the customer, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers. What youll be doing as a Human Factors Manager: Manage and coach human factors engineers to ensure an engaged and skilled team. Manage and provide status updates on schedule, cost, risk, and staffing requirements. Work closely with Bell engineers and pilots to establish system design, operating, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Work closely with other teams to complete design trade studies while maintaining operability and maintainability. Actively engage with other IPTs to provide continuous evaluation of the design evolution, always looking for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Work closely with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design and ensure the aircraft is able to successfully support the end-users mission. Support simulation, lab, and aircraft test activities to evaluate and improve proposed designs. Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role : Previous leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry (including formal or informal, technical or non-technical) Previous experience with supplier management and project management Excellent communicator: must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and other Integrated Product Team members. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook What you need to be successful: Bachelors degree in Engineering or Psychology. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered. Advanced degrees may be considered as additional experience. At least 8 years of experience in technical roles or project engineering roles within the aerospace and defense industry. 2 years of Technical Leadership experience (indirect team leadership experience may be considered). Familiarity with human factors design principles and how they apply to aircraft, rotorcraft or tiltrotor designs. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Preferred Skills include: Previous experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements; previous experience working with engineers and pilots to establish system design requirements, operating requirements, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces; previous experience working in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve proposed designs; previous experience performing workload assessments, usability testing, and task analyses for cockpit, cabin and ground operations; previous experience building integrated master schedules and using EVMS principles to measure progress What we offer you in return: Youll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) 120 hours Vacation time 12-13 paid holidays per year 6 weeks parental leave Tuition reimbursement Competitive salary Comprehensive health insurance On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups And so much more Its time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and lets make history together. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces. #J-18808-Ljbffr