Bell Flight
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems
Bell Flight, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Overview
Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems — Fort Worth, TX. The Human Factors Manager leads the team that develops the pilot/vehicle interface for the MV-75 FLRAA program, working from anthropometric requirements and pilot feedback to create task analyses and simulations that inform how pilots and passengers interface with the aircraft and controls. The role is an integral part of the team, collaborating with the customer, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers. This position is onsite at Bell Textron in Fort Worth, TX, with work at both Headquarters and the SIL in Arlington, TX at the Flight Research Center. What you’ll be doing
Manage and coach human factors engineers to maintain an engaged and skilled team. Provide status updates on schedule, cost, risk, and staffing requirements. Collaborate with Bell engineers and pilots to establish system design, operating, and training requirements to optimize human–machine interfaces. Coordinate with other teams to complete design trade studies while preserving operability and maintainability. Engage with other IPTs to continuously evaluate design evolution for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Work with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design to ensure the aircraft supports the end-user’s mission. Support simulation, lab, and aircraft test activities to evaluate and improve proposed designs. What you bring
Previous leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry (formal or informal, technical or non-technical). Experience with supplier management and project management. Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and IPT 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 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 as they apply to aircraft, rotorcraft, or tiltrotor designs. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Preferred Skills
Experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements. Experience working with engineers and pilots to establish design, operating, and training requirements for optimized human–machine interfaces. Experience in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve 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 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. Additional benefits
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor. Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups. And more. 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 subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. Preference given to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth Job Field: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 5% of the time Relocation: Available Worksite: Onsite
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Human Factors Manager, FLRAA Mission Systems — Fort Worth, TX. The Human Factors Manager leads the team that develops the pilot/vehicle interface for the MV-75 FLRAA program, working from anthropometric requirements and pilot feedback to create task analyses and simulations that inform how pilots and passengers interface with the aircraft and controls. The role is an integral part of the team, collaborating with the customer, other Integrated Product Teams, and suppliers. This position is onsite at Bell Textron in Fort Worth, TX, with work at both Headquarters and the SIL in Arlington, TX at the Flight Research Center. What you’ll be doing
Manage and coach human factors engineers to maintain an engaged and skilled team. Provide status updates on schedule, cost, risk, and staffing requirements. Collaborate with Bell engineers and pilots to establish system design, operating, and training requirements to optimize human–machine interfaces. Coordinate with other teams to complete design trade studies while preserving operability and maintainability. Engage with other IPTs to continuously evaluate design evolution for Human Factors compliance and improvements. Work with the customer to incorporate user feedback into the design to ensure the aircraft supports the end-user’s mission. Support simulation, lab, and aircraft test activities to evaluate and improve proposed designs. What you bring
Previous leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry (formal or informal, technical or non-technical). Experience with supplier management and project management. Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and IPT 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 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 as they apply to aircraft, rotorcraft, or tiltrotor designs. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Preferred Skills
Experience designing aerospace systems in accordance with MIL-STD-1472 human engineering requirements. Experience working with engineers and pilots to establish design, operating, and training requirements for optimized human–machine interfaces. Experience in simulation lab and aircraft test environments to evaluate and improve 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 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. Additional benefits
On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor. Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups. And more. 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 subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. Preference given to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth Job Field: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Travel: Yes, 5% of the time Relocation: Available Worksite: Onsite
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