Jacobs

Human Factors Engineer

Jacobs Greater Houston
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Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer to join the team.

  • We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

The Human Factors Engineer Will

  • Understands human interfaces with complex systems Experienced with Human Computer or Human Robotic Interfaces
  • Ability to assess human interfaces for usability, cognitive ease, and other important factors Knowledge of best practices in human-centered design
  • Some software experience preferred
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Requisition Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Experience with software verification and validation processes Experience with complex distributed systems
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • Human performance
    • Human interface
    • Human error avoidance
    • Design for usability
    • Design for maintainability
    • Accident avoidance
    • Safety hazard avoidance
    • Risk mitigation
    • Environmental limits & controls
  • Experience with autonomous systems
  • Experience with mission and safety critical systems
  • Remote operations experience
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude.
Requisition Preferences

  • Spacecraft Avionics and Software Architecture experience. NASA software and systems development standards

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do

Aerospace Solutions Overview

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In Addition To Exciting Career Opportunities, We Also Have

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Houston-20331-ESCG

Job Posting

May 7, 2024, 2:39:45 AM

Job

Aerospace

Organization

CMS

Job Type

Experienced

Job Classification

Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

20331-ESCG

Capabilities

Aerospace
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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