Human Factors Avionic Design Engineer 1

Design intuitive graphical user interfaces for flight deck avionics systems in Olathe, KS, focusing on human-machine interaction and visual design.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and prototype user experiences for new features and products
• Apply human-centered design techniques to develop insights and generate new product ideas
• Communicate research/design requirements using mockups, story boarding, visual presentations, or other methods
• Apply design standards/procedures to ensure consistent user interface designs and behaviors across aviation products and services
• Effectively articulate and defend design decisions
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to define and commit to user research objectives
• Assist in research planning and preparation including recruiting, scheduling, and test script development
• Employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods to answer research questions
• Observe and take detailed notes during usability testing sessions
• Use data analysis results to identify usability issues, benchmark products, discover opportunities to improve designs, and learn about user behaviors and preferences
• Work collaboratively/professionally with cross-functional teams of product designers, developers, and business stakeholders
• Adhere to ethical research standards
• Communicate status of work clearly by thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner
• Remain current on research and design trends, methods, techniques, and software
• Assist in general aviation advocacy through training and outreach activities in Garmin’s flight simulator labs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Engineering, Human Centered Design, Aviation, or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge
• Exposure to quantitative and qualitative methodologies such as usability testing, task analysis, heuristic evaluations, contextual inquiries, and surveys
• Exposure to analyzing and synthesizing user data to identify usability insights and translate those insights into actionable recommendations
• Exposure to different types of rapid digital prototyping tools like Figma or Photoshop
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of usability, accessibility, and other industry standard practices
• Capable of supporting multiple projects of varying complexity
• Team-oriented, detail-oriented, possess a positive attitude, demonstrate the ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment and can work proactively/effectively with supervision
• Able to lift up to 25lbs using safe lifting techniques

Key Skills

• Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Engineering, Human Centered Design, Aviation, or related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0)
• Exposure to quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Exposure to analyzing and synthesizing user data
• Exposure to different types of rapid digital prototyping tools
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of usability, accessibility, and other industry standard practices
• Supporting multiple projects of varying complexity
• Team-oriented, detail-oriented, positive attitude, collaborative, proactive
• Safe lifting techniques