Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
Human Factors Engineer - El Segundo, CA
The design team at Skyryse is looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join our team at Skyryse. The role is going to require someone who is a self-starter, can pace themselves while giving check-in to various cross-functional teams and executives within the company. Deep knowledge in human factors processes and practices relating to physical vehicle packaging and design is a must. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have some experience in Mechanical Engineering, designing and integrating components.
This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of our HQ in El Segundo, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop vehicle occupant packages based off of existing vehicles (helicopters and fixed wing), performing testing and analysis related to human factors supporting everything from physical cockpit layout to the UI/UX, and support other projects as needed by the design team, including support building assets digitally and physically.
- Generate and release documentation in support of Skyryse One FAA Certification
- Build seating bucks, simulators and other properties with the team
- Creating and modifying engineering CAD and drawings for parts and assemblies and creating tooling to aid with manufacturing
- Leverage your creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills to push the boundaries of design and innovation in aviation
- Work cross-functionally with other Skyryse teams to accomplish project goals, including design, engineering, and marketing
- Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessary and as your skillset dictates
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors Engineer and/or Psychology
- A combined 5+ years of experience working with vehicle engineering with human factors, vehicle packaging and/or mechanical engineering
- Proven ability to use Solidworks and/or CATIA with experience with Digital Human Models (Example: RAMSIS)
- Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working cross-functionally at an startup
- Proficiency with Figma, RAMSIS, and/or JIRA
- Familiarity with FAA regulation and procedures relating to Part 25 and Part 27
- Experience talking with customers and/or users
- Demonstrated analytical thinking - using logic and reason
- Demonstrated conceptual thinking - creative and strategic
- Wide interest/knowledge of creative industry
- Ability to comprehend aviation experiential technology and its foray into general consumer electronics
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $100K-$180K
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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What We Do
Over a century after the Wright Brothers changed the course of aviation at Kitty Hawk, we are working to open up the skies to the masses. By combining technology and human ingenuity, we want to usher in the next great era of transportation.
Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, we automate flight controls and management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error in all flight stages, and in emergency situations. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.
Why Work With Us
Our Four Core Values:
Operate as One Team
Push for the impossible
Move fast to get results with safety, discipline, and purpose
Listen to each other with humility to get to the best solution
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