LTVS Human Factors Engineer

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, or another relevant field (e.g., Biomechanics, Psychology, Industrial Design) 
• 0-5 years of experience in human factors engineering, human systems integration, and/or UI/UX development including user testing, preferably in human spaceflight or a related industry 
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-3001, MIL-STD-1472, and/or the FAA HF-STD-001 
• Understanding of project management and systems engineering processes, tools, and methodologies 
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail 
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and negotiation skills  
• Ability to empathize with user needs and elicit valuable user/stakeholder feedback 
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team 
• Ability to organize and balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Graduate degree in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Centered Design, Ergonomics, or another relevant field (e.g., Biomechanics, Psychology, Industrial Design) 
• Experience in space architecture, bioastronautics, aerospace physiology, optical engineering, vehicle cabin/interior development, and/or extreme environment analogs 
• Knowledge of space extravehicular activity (EVA) systems (e.g., pressurized suits, EVA tools) 
• Understanding of design thinking and/or rapid spiral 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