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Sr Human Factors Engineer

Sr. Human Factors Engineer - 1078182

This position will be within the Human Factors and System Management team, which supports the Habitability and Human Factors Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This team provides research, analysis, evaluation and usability testing of crew interfaces for work areas and equipment. This includes computer displays and controls, workstation systems, and other types of crew interfaces. The group has a unique capability with a staff experienced in the rigors of both cognitive human factors and ergonomic research and evaluations. Specifically, this position is for support to the Human Research Program (HRP). The HRP investigates and mitigates the highest risks to human health and performance, providing essential countermeasures and technologies for human space exploration. The candidate will serve as the Discipline Scientist (DS) for the Risk of Incompatible Vehicle/Habitat (HAB). To promote safe and efficient human performance during space missions, it is important to consider in the design process the effects of microgravity, acceleration, vibration, and other environmental conditions, as well as human capabilities and limitations with respect to the use of equipment, and how those may change on long-duration journeys. When these are not considered, there is a risk of incompatible vehicle/habitat design. Other tasks include directed research projects, such as the design of a Habitability Rubric for Human-in-the-Loop evaluations, use of Virtual Reality (VR) in design evaluations, and SmartHab design considerations. The candidate may also support other programs such as Orion, Commercial Crew and Gateway.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Serve as the Habitability (HAB) Discipline Scientist (DS) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Risk of Incompatible Vehicle/Habitat.

· Identify, quantify, and recommend mitigation strategies (intramural, extramural, directed and solicited activities) of assigned risk, including updating Integrated Research Plan (IRP) with closable gaps.

· Coordinate and review the HAB evidence book and Path-to-Risk Reduction (PRR)/swim lane changes

· As the HAB SME, stay current in the field, identifying research gaps, and building collaborations with other elements and external organizations (e.g., Department of Defense).

· Integrate across HRP risks, working with other DSs

· Support the Element Scientist in authoring the research announcements

· Provide science inputs for quarterly reviews

· Prepare Science Review Panel presentations and responses to recommendations

· Plan annual HRP Investigators’ Workshop for HAB sessions/panels.

· Represent HRP for HAB risk to higher level boards

· Assist with all facets of planning, moderating and reporting on research studies including proposal generation, experimental design, development of materials, data collection, analysis, and report writing for various research projects.

· Support ongoing research projects (e.g., Computational Model for Spacecraft/Habitat Volume)

· Prepare proposals for research calls from NASA or external funding organizations, or develop directed research proposals to address the aims and add to the evidence base of the HFBP Element.

· Represent HFBP in presenting research findings at various national and international meetings and working groups.

· Disseminate results through submission of peer reviewed publications and/or technical reports on research efforts, and present findings at professional society meetings

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

Candidate must have a minimum of a Doctoral Degree in human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial engineering or closely related technical discipline with 10 years of related experience. The candidate must have experience in physical ergonomics (e.g., anthropometry, biomechanics, environmental impacts on performance), human-centered design principles, and task analysis. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in project management, proposal generation, experimental design including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol development and data collection, statistical analysis, analysis/interpretation from non-statistical studies, modeling, and publication success.

Desired:

Experience with spacecraft layout and workstation design and evaluation is desired.

Experience collaborating across disciplines, laboratories or agencies is a plus.

SKILLS/TRAINING

Required:

The candidate must have demonstrated leadership capabilities, including oversight of a team and mentoring of team members. The qualified applicant must also have excellent oral and written communication skills, both formal and informal.

Desired:

Familiarity with programming (e.g., Matlab) is desired. Additionally, familiarity with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1472, NASA-STD-3001) and human space flight is desired. Candidate should have the ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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- Human Factors

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