Human Factors Specialist

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

10d

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
As a Human Factors Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the design and evaluation of pilot interfaces. In this role, the candidate will play a key role in the certification and development of the flight deck design as it relates to human factors.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Help develop and certify the flight deck interfaces of electric aircraft
The candidate should be comfortable working with a team of fellow human factors specialists, pilots, DER’s, systems engineers, and other design engineers, while providing critical design feedback as relates to human factors, safety, and certification concerns
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the acceptability of designs and design decisions
Author, review, and conduct simulator and flight test plans and other certification deliverables
Apply practical knowledge to evaluate aircraft pilot participants, considering cognitive workload, situational awareness, and human performance under various conditions
Review Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs) and System Safety Assessments (SSAs)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Factors or a closely related field, showcasing a strong foundation in human factors principles and methodologies applied to aviation
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in various human factors disciplines, including but not limited to: ergonomic principles, human-machine interface design, user interface design, task analysis, cognitive workload

Nice To Haves

• MS in Human Factors or a closely related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Private Pilot Certificate
• Previous experience in human factors aircraft certification
• Demonstrated experience working for an aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and/or avionics manufacturer as a human factors expert, actively contributing to the design and development of aviation systems
• Passion for aviation

Responsibilities

• Help develop and certify the flight deck interfaces of electric aircraft
• The candidate should be comfortable working with a team of fellow human factors specialists, pilots, DER’s, systems engineers, and other design engineers, while providing critical design feedback as relates to human factors, safety, and certification concerns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the acceptability of designs and design decisions
• Author, review, and conduct simulator and flight test plans and other certification deliverables
• Apply practical knowledge to evaluate aircraft pilot participants, considering cognitive workload, situational awareness, and human performance under various conditions
• Review Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs) and System Safety Assessments (SSAs)

Benefits

• BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us.
• This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success.
• You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees