Senior Human Factors Engineer

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Company:

BBST - Brazil

Boeing Brazil is seeking Senior Human Factors Engineer, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, working out of the São José Dos Campos office. The Senior Human Factors Engineer will join the non-Flight Deck team and lead human-systems integration across Commercial Airplane development programs. You will apply interdisciplinary systems thinking to define HF requirements, produce certification evidence, run human-in-the-loop verification, and resolve complex cross-functional issues that impact safety, usability, and certification.

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Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead HF strategy on major airplane programs and influence design across systems, cabin, and crew interfaces.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams (systems, safety, certification, design, suppliers) and external regulators.

• Use labs, digital human modeling, and human-in-the-loop testing to shape real aircraft features that impact passengers and crews.

• Lead and own Human Factors/Human Engineering efforts for aircraft systems and subsystems: requirements definition, trade studies, design input, and verification/validation.

• Develop HF Plans, HF compliance matrices, HF certification artifacts, and traceability to system requirements.

• Perform task & workload analyses, anthropometric evaluations, usability studies, human error analysis, and human-in-the-loop testing.

• Use digital human modeling and simulation tools (e.g., JACK, RAMSIS) and lab equipment (eye tracking, motion capture) to inform design decisions.

• Integrate HF inputs into system-of-systems architecture and lifecycle processes (requirements management, risk/opportunity tracking, TRL assessments).

• Support and lead HF aspects of certification activities (FAA/EASA/ANAC) and development/design assurance audits.

• Provide technical guidance and represent Boeing as a prime HF contact with suppliers, customers and regulators.

• Mentor and coach junior HF engineers; drive continuous improvement in HF processes and solutions.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Systems/Aerospace Engineering with HF emphasis, Psychology (HF specialization), or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Must have existing rights to work in Brazil 

• Must be registered or eligible to register with the Engineering and Agronomy Regional Council (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia - CREA).

• Relevant experience of applied Human Factors / Human Engineering in aviation or other regulated complex-systems environments.

• Proficiency with digital human modeling or simulation tools and/or laboratory HF equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience applying ARP-4754A and ARP-4761 where human factors interface with system safety.

• Experience producing HF certification evidence and participating in certification activities.

• Proven hands-on experience with HF methods: task analysis, anthropometry, cognitive workload assessment, usability testing, human-in-the-loop test planning.

• Experience with FAR Part 25 and other relevant airworthiness regulations, and working with FAA/EASA/ANAC certification processes.

• Practical experience with lab-based tools (eye trackers, motion capture), human performance modeling, and test data analysis.

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Systems Engineering, or related field is a plus.

Relocation: 

 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

 

Additional Information: 

 

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil.  

Candidates must have current legal authorization to live and work in Brazil.  

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.  

 

Please also submit a CV or resume written in English. 

 

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 25th, 2025

Language Requirements:

English

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (Brazil)