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Human Factors Engineer I in Savannah, Georgia at Gulfstream

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Gulfstream
Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States
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Job Description

Position Title: Human Factors Engineer I

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Human Factors Engineer I in GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

On any given day, you may:

  • Perform ergonomic assessments including reach, fit, and accessibility of flight deck and maintenance operations.
  • Perform strength analysis to determine force limitations of a targeted population. Develop actuation and abuse load estimates for system design requirements.
  • Provide design comparisons and human interface requirements for system design documentation.
  • Apply data analysis methods during part task simulation evaluations using software and physical prototypes to assess usability of key flight deck and maintenance interfaces.
  • Prepare and develop test plans describing the objectives, methods, and experiments proposed for structured part task evaluations.
  • Assist in simulator test evaluations.
  • Report final results in interoffice memorandums, A3s, or engineering reports.
  • Identify possible sources of error in interface structure and/or control design during detailed system design.
  • Research internal and external industry documentation as well as outside sources (MOPS, FAA docs) for information regarding specific design aspects and/or usability issues.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • A passion for aviation human factors
  • Interdisciplinary foundation in engineering principles and technical knowledge for understanding complex systems
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with software packages to perform descriptive statistics (e.g., SPSS, Minitab, etc.)
  • Willingness to collaborate with others to accomplish the team’s goals.
  • Technical writing experience (preferably with one or more documents released in AIR)
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of operational use of aircraft systems
  • Knowledge of ARP 4754A
  • Knowledge of how to apply military and industry avionics and human factors standards
  • Experience with task analysis methods
  • Familiarity with biomechanics and time study theories
  • Experience with sensation and perception research
  • Experience with CATIA V5 or Unigraphics NX
  • Experience with CATIA V5 Human Builder or equivalent to perform anthropometric modeling
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophies
  • Flying experience (e.g., PPL, CPL, ATP)
  • Will consider upcoming graduates with their bachelor's degree.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level. 0 to 18 months experience. Position Purpose:Performs engineering work related to the investigation and solution of basic problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:
  1. Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes by completing discrete engineering tasks on schedule .
  2. Using company procedures, applies engineering knowledge to resolve routine issues .
  3. Analyzes and evaluates results of project activities .
  4. Prepares recommendations for changes and compiles necessary reports for various department supervision .
  5. Recognizes discrepancies and/or problems with analysis/test results and works toward corrective action .
Additional Functions:
  1. Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
  2. Continues learning and developing knowledge of application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .
Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements:
  1. The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade level will be established by each discipline.
  2. Work is closely supervised/monitored, follows established procedures and methods.
  3. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules.
  4. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
  5. Contacts are primarily with direct supervisor, mentor, and other exempt professionals in the group or department.
  6. Works under general supervision for most tasks.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235978

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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Nearest Major Market: Savannah
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, R&D Engineer, Testing, Technical Writer, Management, Engineering, Technology

Job Location

Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States

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