Peraton · 1 week ago
Human Factors Engineering, Advisor
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Human Factors Engineer to lead the validation and integration of usability, accessibility, and human performance considerations into FAA systems and technologies, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the validation of usability, accessibility, and human performance requirements for air traffic control systems and related technologies
Ensure compliance with FAA operational and safety standards through applied human factors engineering principles
Conduct task analyses, workload assessments, and cognitive modeling to evaluate system impacts on air traffic controllers and operators
Perform usability testing, field studies, and human-in-the-loop simulations to assess system effectiveness and operational readiness
Provide expert input into system design, integration planning, and risk management with a focus on human performance optimization
Develop and review requirements documents, technical reports, and validation criteria to support certification and deployment of new technologies
Collaborate with engineers, system developers, safety specialists, and operational staff to ensure human factors are considered throughout the system lifecycle
Recommend design improvements, mitigations, and best practices to reduce human error and enhance safety and efficiency
Contribute to FAA research and development efforts, supporting innovation in air traffic management systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related discipline
+ 8 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA
+ 6 years with a MS/MA
+ 3 years with a PhD
Proven experience applying human factors methods to complex systems in safety-critical or operational environments
Strong knowledge of usability engineering, human performance testing, and accessibility standards
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct human-in-the-loop experiments, simulations, or field studies
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Experience in aviation, aerospace, or air traffic control environments
Familiarity with FAA human factors guidelines, safety standards, and operational procedures
Strong skills in data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of human performance metrics
Experience supporting system design reviews, validation activities, or certification processes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief stakeholders, write technical documentation, and collaborate across teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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