Aviation Human Factors Design Engineer 1

Garmin International - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Olathe, KS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Human Factors Design Engineer 1 role at Garmin involves assisting in the development and design of aviation products, focusing on creating user-centered designs that enhance user experience and minimize errors. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to research, prototype, and implement design solutions that meet user needs and industry standards.

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, storyboarding, 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).
• 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, and possess a positive attitude.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs using safe lifting techniques.

Nice-to-haves

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5).
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks and general knowledge of most Garmin aviation products.
• Proficient using common rapid prototyping tools, remote research tools (ex. Figma, UserZoom, Qualtrics, etc.) and/or data analysis tools (statistics in Minitab, Python, SAS, SPSS, etc.).
• Pilot's Certificate with an Instrument Rating.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discount programs