Human Factors Engineer – Air Traffic Control Specialist

The Human Factors Engineer (HFE) Air Traffic Control Specialist will be a key member of a Human Systems Integrations (HSI) team supporting technical operations relating to the FAA’s Next Generation (NextGen) Air Traffic Controller (ATC) efficiency and air/ground integration program.  This program places strong emphasis on HFE in terms of integrated controller tools to support achievement of NextGen human-in-the-loop performance as the focal point for the delivery of air traffic services. Safety aspects are a critical component, since National Airspace Systems (NAS) safety metrics are directly linked to human error. 

The successful candidate will ensure that automation and technology interface effectively with humans in the system, ensuring that targeted efficiency levels are achieved. This requires integrating and harmonizing various NextGen concepts into a workable solution that adds new capabilities, decision support tools, and automation to diverse NextGen workstations. Qualified candidates must be a US citizen and have a DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a year of being hired. The job is contingent on acquisition of contract work. 

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