LTVS Human Factors Engineer

Description

What you'll do:

• Carry out the HSI Plan across the development lifecycle in support of a safe & efficient user experience (UX) for our astronauts 
• Work with our partners at Axiom Space to align the LTV design to suited crew capabilities & limitations while prioritizing safety, operational effectiveness, and crew time efficiency 
• Collaborate with engineers & designers to optimize for suited crew use of LTV displays, controls, and mechanical interfaces 
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary input & testing of LTV Crew Task Lighting to ensure the necessary visual access of all visual targets according to crew procedures and mission objectives 
• Utilize Figma and other rapid prototyping tools to produce interactive graphical user interface (GUI) wireframes and mockups in alignment with Artemis GUI standards and commonality 
• Conduct human factors engineering analyses and evaluations (e.g., Task Analysis (TA), Human Error Analysis (HEA), Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) Testing, Crew Operational Loads, Risk Assessments, etc.) and process findings for design and/or operational impacts 
• Support simulation & training events with astronauts and representative participants using Astrolab test artifacts located at Odyssey Space Research and the Texas A&M Space Institute 
• Manage, adjudicate, and track the flow of human factors design feedback/concerns from ticket creation through design unit implementation in compliance with human systems requirements 
• Assist SEI efforts in executing the Verification, Validation, & Certification Plan as it pertains to the closure of human systems requirements and total-system human-rating 
• Inform and attend cadenced discussions with NASA to share LTV development progress and review key decisions/changes 
• Update and maintain technical documentation, including contractual HSI deliverables to NASA

What you'll bring:

•  Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or a related field 
•  2+ years of experience in human factors engineering, human systems integration, or UI/UX development, including user research and usability testing 
•  Knowledge of human factors standards such as NASA-STD-3001, MIL-STD-1472, FAA HF-STD-001, or similar industry standards 
•  Knowledge of systems engineering or project management processes, tools, and methodologies 

•  Graduate degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Psychology, Industrial Design, or a related field 
•  Experience in human spaceflight or another regulated or safety-critical industry 
•  Experience in space architecture, bioastronautics, aerospace physiology, optical engineering, vehicle cabin or interior development, or extreme environment analogs 
•  Knowledge of extravehicular activity (EVA) systems, including pressurized suits, EVA tools, or related technologies 
•  Knowledge of design thinking, rapid prototyping, or iterative product development methodologies

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks