Human Engineer

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Are you ready to join a team of innovators, strategic disruptors, and dreamers who dare to redefine the future of the defense industry? Are you driven to create the unimaginable? Are you passionate about addressing human performance within the design and development of cutting-edge aerospace systems?
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Human Engineer to join our Human Engineering team in Everett, WA, working in our Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers portfolio.
Position Responsibilities :

• Apply Human Engineering knowledge and principles to the analysis, design, and evaluation of complex systems
• Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for all system operators
• Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of complex systems
• Develop and implement research methodologies and analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes
• Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F) to meet program requirements
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design, development, and production
• Conduct user engagement activities throughout the design process via interviews, focus groups, field studies, etc
• Occasional business travel and after-hours support may be required

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final Post-Start is required.
This position requires ability to obtain special program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology or other Human Engineering related field of study. (Level 3 - Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience or Master's and 3+ years )
• 1+ years of work experience in Human Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Level 2- Bachelor and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Level 3- Bachelor and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Level 4- Bachelor and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Associate Certification from Board Certification in Professional Ergonomics or equivalent education
• Understanding of Human System Integration (HSI) in the defense acquisition process
• Knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STL-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-2525, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD 411F, DoDI 5000.95, and JSSG-2010)
• Ability to derive Human Engineering requirements
• Experience supporting defense programs
• Experience in program documentation of the HE processes and products in a format consistent with US Military Data Item Descriptions (e.g. Human Engineering Program Plan, Human Engineering Design Approach Document - Operator, Human Engineering Design Approach Document - Maintainer, Human Engineering Test Plan, Human Engineering Test Report, et. al)
• Experience with the user interface software prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Axure RP).
• Experience with Usability software
• Knowledge in Human Perception and Cognition
• Experience with Human Performance Modeling
• Experience in workload assessments and situation awareness assessments such as NASA TLX
• Experience in conducting tasks analyses and mapping user workflow
• Ability to evaluate designs against Human Readiness Levels (HRLs)
• Experience in Agile Development
• Previous experience developing style guides and implementing UI design tenets
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

Education/experience:
Level 2
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Level 3
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Level 4
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range (Level 2): $98,600 - $133,400
Summary pay range (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Summary pay range (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.