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MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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Lexington, MA · On-site

The Human Health & Performance Systems group is seeking a Technical Staff member to support systems engineering efforts over a broad range of technology areas to address key stakeholder needs and ...

Amicis Global

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Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human ... Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for human systems engineering in the United States is $142,070.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Human Systems Engineer, you need a solid understanding of human factors, systems engineering principles, ergonomics, and usually a degree in engineering, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, usability testing software, and certifications like Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional are valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help navigate complex, interdisciplinary projects. These competencies enable successful design and integration of human-centered solutions that optimize system performance and user experience.

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Human Systems Engineers often collaborate with professionals from engineering, design, psychology, and management, which can present challenges in aligning goals, terminology, and priorities. Bridging the gap between user needs and technical constraints requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Successfully advocating for human-centered design decisions sometimes involves balancing project timelines and stakeholder expectations. However, this collaboration is rewarding, as it leads to innovative, effective solutions and provides valuable opportunities to learn from a diverse group of experts.

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A Human Systems Engineering job focuses on optimizing the interaction between people and complex systems to improve performance, safety, and user experience. Professionals in this field apply principles from psychology, engineering, and design to create user-friendly interfaces, enhance decision-making, and reduce human error. They work in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, defense, and technology, ensuring that systems align with human capabilities and limitations.

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Senior Human Factors Engineer

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Raytheon Technologies

Tewksbury, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-05-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms, and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Location: Tewksbury, MA
What You Will Do
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Human Factors Engineer to join us onsite in a closed area program with the LCE team in Tewksbury, MA.
As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading development and execution of MIL-STD-1472 compliant Human Factors Engineering programs across major subsystems or full system segments.
  • Serving as a technical authority for Human Factors analyses, ensuring compliance, consistency, and traceability across program efforts.
  • Driving integration of Human Factors Engineering across IPTs, ensuring human performance, safety, and usability are fully embedded in system design decisions.
  • Coordinating directly with customer Human Factors representatives to negotiate, interpret, and refine system requirements and ensure proper allocation across software, hardware, and test domains.
  • Leading Human Factors contributions to system safety efforts, including hazard analyses, risk reduction strategies, and design mitigations aligned with MIL-STD-882 concepts.
  • Owning Human Factors planning activities across program lifecycle phases from concept development through production, and sustainment.
  • Providing technical direction and mentorship to early career engineers and cross functional teammates in Human Factors methods, analyses, and best practices.
  • Briefing Human Factors status, risks, and design implications at technical reviews, design gates, and customer engagements.
  • Translating complex operational and user requirements into validated human centered design inputs for engineering teams.
  • Authoring and reviewing high visibility internal and customer facing deliverables including HFE reports, trade studies, usability assessments, and design recommendations.
  • Collaborating across Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware, Electrical, Hardware, and Safety engineering teams to ensure end-to-end human system integration.
  • Contributing to or leading development of advanced usability evaluations, cognitive task analyses, workload assessments, and human performance modeling approaches. Collaborating across multiple disciplines to gain a full understanding of product architecture and design.
  • Interfacing with other engineering functions: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
  • Experience in Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Safety Engineering in complex systems
  • Experience working with hardware and software integrated systems in a development environment
  • Experience performing or leading requirements decomposition, validation, or systems engineering activities
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or other safety-critical regulated environments
  • Experience applying MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-882 concepts in program execution
  • Experience leading or contributing to usability testing, task analysis, workload assessment, or human performance modeling
  • Experience with user-centered design practices, including wireframing, prototyping, or HMI design collaboration
  • Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., requirements flow-down, verification & validation)
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams in design tradeoffs involving human performance, safety, and operational effectiveness
  • Experience coordinating across multiple IPTs and stakeholders

What We Offer
  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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