Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.
We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.
The Human Factors Engineer leads the validation and integration of usability, accessibility, and human performance considerations into FAA systems and technologies. This role ensures that systems deployed in real-world air traffic control environments meet stringent operational, safety, and human performance requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise in human factors engineering, user-centered design, and system validation, as well as the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support FAA mission objectives.
Lead the validation of usability, accessibility, and human performance requirements for air traffic control systems and related technologies.
Ensure compliance with FAA operational and safety standards through applied human factors engineering principles.
Conduct task analyses, workload assessments, and cognitive modeling to evaluate system impacts on air traffic controllers and operators.
Perform usability testing, field studies, and human-in-the-loop simulations to assess system effectiveness and operational readiness.
Provide expert input into system design, integration planning, and risk management with a focus on human performance optimization.
Develop and review requirements documents, technical reports, and validation criteria to support certification and deployment of new technologies.
Collaborate with engineers, system developers, safety specialists, and operational staff to ensure human factors are considered throughout the system lifecycle.
Recommend design improvements, mitigations, and best practices to reduce human error and enhance safety and efficiency.
Contribute to FAA research and development efforts, supporting innovation in air traffic management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related discipline.
12–15 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA.
10–13 years with a MS/MA.
7–9 years with a PhD.
Proven experience applying human factors methods to complex systems in safety-critical or operational environments.
Strong knowledge of usability engineering, human performance testing, and accessibility standards.
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct human-in-the-loop experiments, simulations, or field studies.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Experience in aviation, aerospace, or air traffic control environments.
Familiarity with FAA human factors guidelines, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Strong skills in data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of human performance metrics.
Experience supporting system design reviews, validation activities, or certification processes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief stakeholders, write technical documentation, and collaborate across teams.
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Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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