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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Human Factors Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Toulouse, France
In Person
Product & Experience DesignUX Research

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed university degree: a Bachelor's degree with additional extended experience and further training, or a Master's degree with additional experience and further training, in engineering or a comparable field in Human Factors/Ergonomics, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Background in Human Factors applied to User Experience, including knowledge of human behavior such as perception, comprehension, and problem-solving; effects of fatigue, stress, workload, situational awareness, experience, skill, motivation, and personality; and Human Factors methods for designing complex systems.
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems, flight operations, and Human Factors certification regulations for commercial aircraft, including CS-25 and Part 21.
  • Five to ten years of experience in the aeronautical sector with manufacturers or equipment suppliers.
  • Fluency in English at a negotiating level and in French.
  • Ability to communicate with varied internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment, and to express, justify, and defend a position in sensitive situations.
  • Autonomy and initiative.
  • Training in Human Factors and ergonomics applied to complex systems and user-centered design, including cognitive and physical ergonomics, user experience, and analysis of human-performance determinants and limitations.
  • Knowledge of Human Factors methods and tools, including task analysis, user-centered design, evaluation, usage and gap analysis, workload evaluation, human-error risk identification, and preparation of certification-oriented Human Factors reports.
  • Knowledge of aeronautical systems, flight operations, avionics systems, and certification regulations for commercial aircraft, including Part 21, CS/FAR-25.1302, and associated AMC/GM.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct pilot task analyses, including hierarchical task analysis, cognitive task analysis, and workload analysis; evaluate workload, situational awareness, and human-error risks.
  • Participate in the design and validation of normal and abnormal procedures.
  • Evaluate cockpit human-machine interface compliance with CS/FAR-25 and associated AMC Human Factors requirements.
  • Analyze information legibility and prioritization, display and alerting logic, and consistency of modes and transitions.
  • Identify Human Factors risks related to information overload, interface ambiguities, and selection or comprehension errors.
  • Formulate human-machine interface design and improvement recommendations in collaboration with systems, avionics, and system-safety teams.
  • Evaluate critical and complex cockpit configurations, functions, technologies, and operations against CS/FAR-25.1302 and associated AMC/GM requirements.
  • Draft compliance-demonstration and certification dossiers and participate in discussions with certification authorities.
  • Analyze user needs and actual activity, identify factors that influence human performance, and conduct or contribute to associated Human Factors evaluations.
  • Formulate recommendations applicable to existing fleets and future products.
  • Support system designers in defining and formalizing Human Factors needs and requirements, aligning them with operational use and system constraints.
  • Participate in defining the development and verification and validation strategy for Human Factors requirements.
  • Draft demonstration dossiers and other deliverables.
  • Participate in project development reviews.
  • Lead projects with partners and universities to advance scientific knowledge and continuously improve aviation safety.
Desired Qualifications
  • Significant experience in the aeronautical sector with airlines or aviation authorities, and/or a pilot's license.
  • Italian language ability.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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