Senior Human Factors Engineer
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
$45 to $55 CAD / hour · Contract
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Human Factors & Ergonomics Specialist - Aerospace (Contract)
Location: Greater Montreal Area, QC
Duration: 36+ months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on site, subject to project needs)
Language: English required; French is an asset
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading aerospace organization, is seeking a Human Factors & Ergonomics Specialist to support the design, evaluation, and optimization of complex aircraft environments and human-machine interfaces.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of highly regulated, safety-critical systems, combining cognitive ergonomics, physical ergonomics, human factors engineering, and user-centered design principles.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from early concept development through evaluation, validation, and certification activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of complex operator environments using user-centered design principles.
- Participate in 3D layout development, simulation, evaluation, and optimization activities.
- Support interface design, component placement, control integration, and overall usability assessments.
- Perform physical ergonomics analyses, including anthropometry, reach, accessibility, accommodation, strength, and vision studies.
- Support cognitive ergonomics activities, including task analysis, workflow evaluation, workload assessment, and human error analysis.
- Participate in validation, verification, testing, and user evaluation activities.
- Develop test plans, perform evaluations, and document findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to certification-related activities and technical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, operators, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in Human Factors Engineering and/or Ergonomics within complex environments.
- Experience applying cognitive ergonomics and physical ergonomics principles.
- Experience with 3D modeling and/or digital human modeling tools such as CATIA, Siemens Jack, NX, Rhinoceros, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience conducting anthropometric, reach, visibility, accessibility, or usability analyses.
- Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Aerospace
- Avionics
- Defence
- Transportation
- Rail
- Nuclear control rooms
- Safety-critical systems
- Other highly regulated environments
Experience supporting certification activities is considered an asset.
Important Note
This position focuses on Human Factors Engineering, system design, and complex operator environments.
Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to occupational health and safety ergonomics, office ergonomics, workstation assessments, return-to-work programs, or workplace accommodations may not be aligned with the requirements of this role.
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Human Factors & Ergonomics Specialist - Aerospace (Contract)
Location: Greater Montreal Area, QC
Duration: 36+ months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on site, subject to project needs)
Language: English required; French is an asset
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading aerospace organization, is seeking a Human Factors & Ergonomics Specialist to support the design, evaluation, and optimization of complex aircraft environments and human-machine interfaces.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of highly regulated, safety-critical systems, combining cognitive ergonomics, physical ergonomics, human factors engineering, and user-centered design principles.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from early concept development through evaluation, validation, and certification activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of complex operator environments using user-centered design principles.
- Participate in 3D layout development, simulation, evaluation, and optimization activities.
- Support interface design, component placement, control integration, and overall usability assessments.
- Perform physical ergonomics analyses, including anthropometry, reach, accessibility, accommodation, strength, and vision studies.
- Support cognitive ergonomics activities, including task analysis, workflow evaluation, workload assessment, and human error analysis.
- Participate in validation, verification, testing, and user evaluation activities.
- Develop test plans, perform evaluations, and document findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to certification-related activities and technical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, operators, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in Human Factors Engineering and/or Ergonomics within complex environments.
- Experience applying cognitive ergonomics and physical ergonomics principles.
- Experience with 3D modeling and/or digital human modeling tools such as CATIA, Siemens Jack, NX, Rhinoceros, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience conducting anthropometric, reach, visibility, accessibility, or usability analyses.
- Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Aerospace
- Avionics
- Defence
- Transportation
- Rail
- Nuclear control rooms
- Safety-critical systems
- Other highly regulated environments
Experience supporting certification activities is considered an asset.
Important Note
This position focuses on Human Factors Engineering, system design, and complex operator environments.
Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to occupational health and safety ergonomics, office ergonomics, workstation assessments, return-to-work programs, or workplace accommodations may not be aligned with the requirements of this role.
FR
Spécialiste en facteurs humains et ergonomie - Aéronautique (Contrat)
Lieu : Grand Montréal, QC
Durée : 36 mois et plus
Mode de travail : Hybride (minimum 2 jours par semaine sur site, selon les besoins du projet)
Langues : Anglais requis, français un atout
À propos du mandat
Notre client, un acteur majeur du secteur aéronautique, est à la recherche d'un(e) spécialiste en facteurs humains et ergonomie afin de contribuer à la conception, l'évaluation et l'optimisation d'environnements opérateurs complexes et d'interfaces homme-machine.
Ce rôle permet de participer au développement de systèmes critiques et fortement réglementés en combinant les principes de facteurs humains, d'ergonomie cognitive, d'ergonomie physique et de conception centrée utilisateur.
La personne retenue interviendra à différentes étapes du cycle de développement, depuis les phases initiales de conception jusqu'aux activités de validation, de vérification et de certification.
Responsabilités principales
- Participer à la conception et au développement d'environnements opérateurs complexes selon les principes de conception centrée utilisateur.
- Contribuer aux activités de modélisation, de simulation, d'évaluation et d'optimisation en environnement 3D.
- Soutenir la conception d'interfaces, l'intégration de commandes, le positionnement de composantes et les activités d'évaluation de l'utilisabilité.
- Réaliser des analyses d'ergonomie physique incluant l'anthropométrie, la portée, l'accessibilité, l'accommodation, la force et la visibilité.
- Effectuer des activités liées à l'ergonomie cognitive telles que l'analyse de tâches, l'analyse des flux de travail, l'évaluation de la charge de travail et l'analyse des erreurs humaines.
- Participer aux activités de validation, de vérification, d'essais et d'évaluation utilisateurs.
- Élaborer des plans d'essais, réaliser des évaluations et documenter les résultats et recommandations.
- Contribuer aux activités de certification ainsi qu'à la documentation technique associée.
- Collaborer avec les équipes d'ingénierie, les utilisateurs, les fournisseurs, les équipes manufacturières et différents intervenants multidisciplinaires.
Qualifications requises
- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en génie, facteurs humains, ergonomie, design industriel, psychologie, sciences cognitives ou dans un domaine connexe.
- Expérience professionnelle en facteurs humains et/ou ergonomie dans des environnements complexes.
- Expérience pratique en ergonomie cognitive et en ergonomie physique.
- Expérience avec des outils de modélisation 3D ou de mannequins numériques tels que CATIA, Siemens Jack, NX, Rhinoceros ou équivalents.
- Expérience dans la réalisation d'analyses anthropométriques, d'accessibilité, de portée, de visibilité ou d'utilisabilité.
- Excellentes aptitudes en communication, collaboration, analyse et rédaction technique.
- Capacité à évoluer efficacement dans un environnement multidisciplinaire.
Atouts recherchés
Expérience dans un ou plusieurs des secteurs suivants :
- Aéronautique
- Avionique
- Défense
- Transport
- Ferroviaire
- Salles de contrôle nucléaires
- Systèmes critiques
- Environnements fortement réglementés
Une expérience liée aux activités de certification constitue un atout important.
À noter
Ce poste est orienté vers les facteurs humains, la conception de systèmes et les environnements opérateurs complexes.
Les profils dont l'expérience est principalement limitée à :
- l'ergonomie de bureau;
- la santé et sécurité au travail;
- les évaluations de postes de travail;
- les programmes de retour au travail;
- les accommodements en milieu de travail;
pourraient ne pas correspondre aux exigences de ce mandat.
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Responsibilities
Design, evaluate, and optimize complex aircraft operator environments and human-machine interfaces using user-centered design, 3D modeling, and cognitive and physical ergonomics methods. Plan and conduct evaluations and testing, document findings and recommendations, support certification activities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders throughout product development.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, human factors, ergonomics, industrial design, psychology, cognitive science, or a related discipline is required, along with professional experience in human factors or ergonomics in complex environments. Candidates should have practical cognitive and physical ergonomics experience, familiarity with 3D or digital human modeling tools, and strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
Skills
- Human Factors Engineering
- Cognitive Ergonomics
- Physical Ergonomics
- User-Centered Design
- 3D Modeling
- Digital Human Modeling
- Anthropometric Analysis
- Reach and Accessibility Analysis
- Visibility Analysis
- Usability Assessment
- Task Analysis
- Workload Assessment
- Human Error Analysis
- Validation and Verification
- Technical Writing
- Certification Support
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Human Factors Engineering
- Ergonomics
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Operator Environments
- Human-Machine Interfaces
- User-Centered Design
- Cognitive Ergonomics
- Physical Ergonomics
- 3D Modeling
- Digital Human Modeling
- CATIA
- Siemens Jack
- NX
- Rhinoceros
- Anthropometry
- Reach Analysis
- Accessibility Analysis
- Accommodation Analysis
- Strength Analysis
- Vision and Visibility Studies
- Task Analysis
- Workflow Evaluation
- Workload Assessment
- Human Error Analysis
- Usability Assessment
- Validation
- Verification
- User Evaluation
- Certification
- Safety-Critical Systems