Textron
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems
Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Overview
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems – Fort Worth, TX (onsite) reporting to the Bell Textron Inc. program leadership. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is Bell’s premier vertical lift military program. This role leads the team that develops the pilot/vehicle interface and works with customers, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers to optimize human-machine interfaces. What you’ll 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. Collaborate with other teams to complete design trade studies while maintaining operability and maintainability. Engage with other IPTs to continuously evaluate design evolution for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Collaborate with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design and ensure the aircraft supports the end-user’s 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: ability 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
Bachelor’s 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
Experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements. Experience working with engineers and pilots to establish system design requirements, operating requirements, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Experience working in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve proposed designs. Experience performing workload assessments, usability testing, and task analyses for cockpit, cabin and ground operations. Experience building integrated master schedules and using EVMS principles to measure progress. What We Offer You In Return
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) 120 hours of 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 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 ITAR/EAR consideration; non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. Preference given to U.S. veterans.
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Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems – Fort Worth, TX (onsite) reporting to the Bell Textron Inc. program leadership. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is Bell’s premier vertical lift military program. This role leads the team that develops the pilot/vehicle interface and works with customers, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers to optimize human-machine interfaces. What you’ll 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. Collaborate with other teams to complete design trade studies while maintaining operability and maintainability. Engage with other IPTs to continuously evaluate design evolution for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Collaborate with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design and ensure the aircraft supports the end-user’s 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: ability 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
Bachelor’s 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
Experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements. Experience working with engineers and pilots to establish system design requirements, operating requirements, and training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Experience working in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve proposed designs. Experience performing workload assessments, usability testing, and task analyses for cockpit, cabin and ground operations. Experience building integrated master schedules and using EVMS principles to measure progress. What We Offer You In Return
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) 120 hours of 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 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 ITAR/EAR consideration; non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. Preference given to U.S. veterans.
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