Associate C-17 Human Factors Engineer

Job Description
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Boeing Global Services has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Human Factors Engineer to join our Human Factors Engineering team in Long Beach, CA. This role supports the C-17 aircraft program, with a focus on services, sustainment, and modernization efforts.
As part of a cross-functional team, you will help ensure that C-17 systems, interfaces, and tools are designed with the operator in mind. You will apply human factors principles to support the design, development, integration, and evaluation of complex aerospace systems, contributing to solutions that are safe, effective, and user-friendly.
This position is ideal for an early career professional who is passionate about human performance, eager to learn, and motivated to support the C-17 mission through thoughtful, human-centered designs that support military aviation operations.
Position Responsibilities:

• Apply human factors and human engineering principles to the analysis, design, and evaluation of complex systems
• Support the definition of system performance requirements that promote safe and effective human operation
• Contribute to the design of physical, functional, and digital interfaces for system operators
• Assist in applying human performance methodologies and technologies to complex system development
• Support compliance with applicable military standards, such as: MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-516C
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define human factors requirements based on user needs, operational context, and task demands
• Work with systems engineers to integrate human factors requirements into system specifications and design updates
• Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, including wireframes and GUI mockups, to communicate concepts and support design reviews
• Create and refine rapid prototypes to evaluate concepts and incorporate user feedback early in development
• Plan and support usability testing with end users to assess interface effectiveness and inform design decisions
• Communicate human factors findings and recommendations across interdisciplinary teams
• Identify human-related risks in system design and operation and support mitigation strategies that improve usability, performance, and safety

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology or other Human Engineering related field of study
• 1+ years of work experience in Human Factors Engineering
• Experience with human factors methods, usability evaluation, or interface design
• Experience working in a cross functional environment and/or business unit teams
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters or PhD in Human Engineering related field
• Associate Certification from Board Certification in Professional Ergonomics or equivalent education
• Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
• Experience with prototyping tools, usability testing, or user-centered design methods
• Experience with military aviation systems or defense programs
• Experience human performance standards and human systems integration
• Experience providing Human Factors Engineering support across the product lifecycle
• Experience across defense aerospace industries

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $98,600- $133,400
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.