Intermediate Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Army communications through user-centred design? Join our Calgary team as an Ergonomist / Human Factors Engineer and help create solutions that improve the effectiveness, usability, and experience of military systems for soldiers in the field.

In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of human factors specialists, user experience experts, designers, and engineers to identify End User needs and define ergonomic problem spaces. Your focus will include hardware design, reach and accommodation analysis, and the integration of products into vehicles and other operational environments.

Using human factors and ergonomic principles, research, and usability testing, you will advocate for the End User throughout the design and development process. You will play a key role in ensuring military systems are intuitive, effective, and aligned with operational requirements through an iterative user-centred design approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic and human factors analysis for military systems and hardware
• Evaluate reach, accommodation, and installation considerations for vehicle and operational environments
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and development teams to define user requirements and design solutions
• Plan and conduct usability testing and user research activities
• Apply human factors principles and standards to support product development decisions
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and design considerations through written reports and presentations
• Advocate for End User needs throughout the design lifecycle
• Support iterative design improvements based on testing, feedback, and operational requirements