Location
Washington
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 17, 2026
Job Description
Responsibilities
**Overview**
We are seeking a highly qualified **Human Factors Specialist** to support research, analysis, and evaluation of human performance within the **National Airspace System (NAS)** . This position focuses on advancing the safety, efficiency, and usability of complex aviation systems by applying rigorous human factors principles and research methods across the full lifecycle of system, procedure, and operational concept development.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in **human-machine interaction** , **applied experimental psychology** , and **aviation operations** , with demonstrated experience designing and executing human-in-the-loop studies that inform system design and operational decision-making.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Conduct **basic and applied research** on human performance, workload, situational awareness, and human-machine interaction in the context of NAS operations.
+ Deve...
**Overview**
We are seeking a highly qualified **Human Factors Specialist** to support research, analysis, and evaluation of human performance within the **National Airspace System (NAS)** . This position focuses on advancing the safety, efficiency, and usability of complex aviation systems by applying rigorous human factors principles and research methods across the full lifecycle of system, procedure, and operational concept development.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in **human-machine interaction** , **applied experimental psychology** , and **aviation operations** , with demonstrated experience designing and executing human-in-the-loop studies that inform system design and operational decision-making.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Conduct **basic and applied research** on human performance, workload, situational awareness, and human-machine interaction in the context of NAS operations.
+ Deve...