Job Description

Mid-Level Human Factors Engineer

Company:

BBST - Brazil

We are currently seeking an experienced Mid-Level Human Factors Engineer to join our dynamic and experienced Human Factors Non-Flight Deck team, in Brazil.

The candidate will apply interdisciplinary systems thinking to define HF requirements, produce certification evidence, run human-in-the-loop verification, and resolve complex cross-functional issues that impact safety, usability, and certification. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, safety, design, manufacturing, certification, and program functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and validate human factors requirements for aircraft systems, cabin environments, maintenance tasks, operational procedures, and related human-system interfaces.
• Perform human factors analyses to assess usability, workload, human error, anthropometry, task performance, and operational safety across relevant user groups, including cabin crew and maintenance personnel.
• Support verification, validation, and certification activities by developing human factors plans, compliance matrices, test reports, and other certification evidence.
• Apply human factors methods such as task analysis, labs, digital human modeling, usability evaluation, prototyping, human-in-the-loop testing, and human error analysis to support design and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety, manufacturing, quality, certification, and other stakeholders to resolve human factors issues and improve safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Contribute to the evaluation of operational concepts, work environments, tools, procedures, and training-related performance needs.
• Support continuous improvement of human factors processes, tools, and technical practices across programs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have existing rights to work in Brazil
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Must be registered or eligible to register with the Engineering and Agronomy Regional Council (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia - CREA). Applicable to Brazilian, recent engineering graduates within 6 months and foreign engineers when the employer is willing visa sponsor.
• Proficient in both verbal and written communications skills in the English Language

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Human Factors, Human Engineering, Usability, Ergonomics, or a related field.
• Experience in applying human factors methods such as task analysis, usability evaluation, workload assessment, anthropometric analysis, or human error analysis.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, or certification activities.
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated complex-systems industries.
• Familiarity with Boeing Human Factors processes and the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity and experience applying ARP-4754A and ARP-4761 where human factors interface with system safety.
• Experience with FAR Part 25 and other relevant airworthiness regulations, and working with FAA/EASA/ANAC certification processes.
• Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and safety risk management, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety assurance (e.g., 14 CFR Part 5).
• Experience supporting design assurance, process assurance, or compliance evidence development.
• Experience with human factors tools, simulation tools, or laboratory evaluation methods.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil.

Candidates must have current legal authorization to live and work in Brazil.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Please also submit a CV or resume written in English.

Included Visa Sponsorship:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 2, 2026.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (Brazil)