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The E-Plane Company

Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer

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Role Overview

  • We are looking for a Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer with 2 years of experience to support cockpit, cabin, and system design from a human-centred, certification-aligned perspective. The role involves close collaboration with Product Design, UX, Structures, Avionics, and Certification teams to ensure safe, usable, and compliant aircraft designs.
  • This is a hands-on role that requires strong fundamentals in ergonomics, anthropometry, usability analysis, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities


Human Factors & Ergonomics

  • Support ergonomic layout development for:
  • Cockpit (pilot seat, controls, displays, reach & visibility)
  • Cabin (passenger seating, ingress/egress, restraints)
  • Special use cases (air ambulance, cargo, GCS, simulator)
  • Perform anthropometric analysis using 5th–95th percentile human models.
  • Evaluate reach, clearance, posture, visibility, and comfort for pilots and passengers.
  • Assist in defining control placement, display readability, and interaction logic.

Design & Development Support


  • Work closely with Product Design & UX teams to translate HF requirements into:
  • CAD layouts
  • Cross-sectional drawings
  • Interface concepts
  • Support mock-up, prototype, and simulator evaluations.
  • Participate in user persona studies (pilot, passenger, paramedic, operator)

Certification & Documentation


  • Assist in generating Human Factors reports aligned with:
  • FAA / EASA / DGCA guidelines (as applicable)
  • eVTOL-specific certification requirements
  • Support compliance documentation, including:
  • Ergonomic justifications
  • Usability assessments
  • Assumptions and limitations
  • Help review supplier designs (seats, controls, interiors) from an HF standpoint.

Testing & Validation


  • Support usability testing, pilot evaluations, and feedback analysis.
  • Assist in identifying human error risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Document findings and propose design improvements.

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in:
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Industrial Design
  • Ergonomics
  • Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering (with HF exposure)
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in:
  • Aviation, automotive, rail, medical devices, or safety-critical systems
  • Basic understanding of:
  • Anthropometry
  • Ergonomic principles
  • Human-machine interaction

Required Skills


  • Understanding of human factors in safety-critical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and layouts
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar – basic level is sufficient)
  • Good documentation and communication skills
  • Structured thinking and attention to detail

Good to Have

  • Exposure to:
  • Cockpit or vehicle interior design
  • Simulation or mock-up testing
  • Certification environments
  • Familiarity with:
  • FAA Human Factors guidelines
  • MIL-STD / SAE / ISO ergonomics standards
  • Experience working with designers and engineers together

What We're Looking For (Mindset Fit)


  • Strong attention to safety and usability
  • Willingness to learn certification-driven design
  • Comfortable working in early-stage, fast-moving product teams
  • Clear, honest communication and respect for cross-functional workflows

Experience : 2+ years


Location : Chennai

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