Systems Engineer - Human Factors

Are you passionate about shaping the future of human space exploration? We’re hiring a Systems Engineer, Human Factors to help design and evaluate crewed space systems in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

In this role, you’ll focus on human‑centered design and testing to improve safety, efficiency, and astronaut performance. You’ll work closely with engineering, training, and operations teams to ensure crew needs are built into the vehicle from requirements through verification.

• Apply human factors requirements to vehicle development and track them to closure
• Provide human systems expertise across design, development, and integration activities
• Lead Human‑in‑the‑Loop (HITL) testing, including test planning, data collection, analysis, and program management
• Analyze test results, write clear reports, and drive design improvements with engineering, training, and mission ops teams
• Conduct specialized analyses such as hazard analysis, human error analysis, crew task analysis, and vehicle handling qualities
• Support verification planning and testing to ensure human factors requirements are met

• Bachelor’s degree in human factors engineering or a related field
• Experience in human factors engineering, ideally within aerospace or similarly complex environments
• Familiarity with Human‑in‑the‑Loop testing methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• U.S. Person

• Advanced degree in human factors or a related discipline
• Experience working with NASA
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems and operations
• Proficiency with statistical analysis and/or human performance modeling tools

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, or veteran status. We expect all employees to treat others with respect and professionalism.