How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Research Associate

  • Develop or implement research methodologies or statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products or processes, such as cockpit designs, user workstations, or computerized human models.
  • Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
  • Analyze complex systems to determine potential for further development, production, interoperability, compatibility, or usefulness in a particular area, such as aviation.
  • Conduct research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training.
  • Estimate time or resource requirements for ergonomic or human factors research or development projects.
  • Provide human factors technical expertise on topics, such as advanced user-interface technology development or the role of human users in automated or autonomous sub-systems in advanced vehicle systems.

  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
  • Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
  • Estimate time requirements for development or production projects.