Principal Human Factors Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Support planning, coordination, and execution of activities to verify user experience (UX) requirements through evaluations, tests, and demonstrations .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Factors Engineering, including evaluations, analyses, and compliance with MIL-STD-1472. Proficient in user-centered design methodologies and effective communication within integrated product teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Factors EngineeringMIL-STD-1472 ComplianceUser-Centered DesignTest Procedure DevelopmentActive USG Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Human Factors AnalysisTask AnalysisPredictive Workload AnalysisUsability StudiesWorkload SurveysSituation-Awareness SurveysDesign Thinking WorkshopsOperator in the Loop EvaluationsTest Report WritingProgram Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationAction Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ScienceMaster’s DegreePhDActive USG Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Access

Industry Keywords

Human Factors Best PracticesUS Military Data Item DescriptionsAirworthiness AnalysisDynamic EnvironmentMilitary Flight ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning, coordination, and execution of activities to verify user experience (UX) requirements through evaluations, tests, and demonstrations
Support evaluation of requirements according to Human Factors best practices and specified sections of MIL-STD-1472
Contribute to Human Factors analyses, including Task Analyses, Predictive Workload Analyses, usability studies, workload surveys, and situation-awareness surveys
Plan, conduct, summarize, and brief user-centered design events, including Design Thinking Workshops and Operator in the Loop evaluations
Author and support program documentation for Human Factors Engineering processes and products consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions
Collaborate with Design Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure evolving designs address program needs and Human Interface design requirements
Analyze proposed workarounds for system discrepancies from an operator perspective
Support Airworthiness analysis, artifact development, and compliance summaries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science Degree and 5 years of experience in a Human Factors related field; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 1 years of related engineering experience
Experience with MIL-STD-1472, Human Factor survey development, test procedure development/execution, and/or test report writing
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Action Oriented
Strong Attention to Detail
Communicates Effectively
Active USG Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) prior to commencement of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred
Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance preferred
STEM discipline and related engineering experience preferred
Military Flight Experience preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply depending on position
Shift differential may apply depending on position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business