Advanced Human Factors Scientist - m/f/d

As an Advanced Human Factors Scientist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and operators to ensure that aircraft cockpits, control systems, and other interfaces are user-friendly and aligned with human capabilities and limitations. You will be able to explore how automation in aircraft systems affects human operators, ensuring that automated systems complement rather than hinder human performance. You will impact the future by Leading and participating in research projects aimed at understanding human behavior in aviation contexts and improving human performance. 

This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing human-centered systems to reduce errors and enhance performance.
• Testing and refining interface designs through simulations and user feedback.
• Investigating how pilots and crew interact with automated systems, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Designing human-autonomy interaction models to enhance teamwork between humans and automated systems.
• Ensuring that automation increases safety without diminishing human situational awareness or decision-making ability.
• Conducting studies to identify the relationship between fatigue and human performance.
• Conducting empirical research on human-machine interaction, decision-making, and operational performance in aviation.
• Collaborating with academic and industry partners to explore innovative solutions to human factors challenges.
• Publishing findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences.
• Designing controlled experiments
• Data analysis and writing research reports
• Designing HMI

Key requirements

• University degree
• Good knowledge of Human Factors and Human Computer Interaction
• Ability to understand regulations
• UI design tools experience
• Interest in human-AI teaming, automation, autonomy, or robotics

We value

• Ability (or willingness to learn) to work on R&D projects – defining concepts, evaluations, and guidance.
• Passion is more than experience here – willingness to learn new skills from senior colleagues
• An open-minded, can-do work attitude is a must

We offer

• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year
• Meal allowance
• Benefit Plus Cafeteria Card available to all employees
• To promote health and wellbeing we provide life insurance coverage, employer contribution to Pension saving scheme or long-term investment product (DIP)
• Multisport Card, Makro Card, discount at T-Mobile tariffs and multiple discount programs in our partner network
• 3+2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance
• Flexible working hours
• Work in international environment
• Recognition & Referral bonus programs
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters
• Honeywell Learning & Development Center – learning platform with over 10,000 courses from Udemy
• Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
• Global employee networks to help you connect and grow 
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development to set you up for success, in-house and external learning platforms supporting development opportunities

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. 

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas: 
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft 
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying 
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity!

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