Job Description

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Work Type: Full Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer with 2 years of experience to support cockpit, cabin, and system design from a human-centred, certification-aligned perspective. The role involves close collaboration with Product Design, UX, Structures, Avionics, and Certification teams to ensure safe, usable, and compliant aircraft designs. This is a hands-on role that requires strong fundamentals in ergonomics, anthropometry, usability analysis, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Support ergonomic layout development for: Cockpit (pilot seat, controls, displays, reach & visibility) Cabin (passenger seating, ingress/egress, restraints) Special use cases (air ambulance, cargo, GCS, simulator) Perform anthropometric analysis using 5th-95th percentile human models.


Evaluate reach, clearance, posture, visibility, and comfort for pilots and passengers.


Assist in defining control placement, display readability, and interaction logic.

Design & Development Support

1.Work closely with Product Design & UX teams to translate HF requirements into:

CAD layouts Cross-sectional drawings Interface concepts

2. Support mock-up, prototype, and simulator evaluations.
3. Participate in user persona studies (pilot, passenger, paramedic, operator)

Certification & Documentation

Assist in generating Human Factors reports aligned with:


FAA / EASA / DGCA guidelines (as applicable) eVTOL-specific certification requirements Support compliance documentation, including: Ergonomic justifications Usability assessments Assumptions and limitations Help review supplier designs (seats, controls, interiors) from an HF standpoint.

Testing & Validation

Support usability testing, pilot evaluations, and feedback analysis. Assist in identifying human error risks and mitigation strategies. Document findings and propose design improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in: Human Factors Engineering Industrial Design Ergonomics Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering (with HF exposure) 1-2 years of relevant experience in:


Aviation, automotive, rail, medical devices, or safety-critical systems Basic understanding of: Anthropometry Ergonomic principles Human-machine interaction

Required Skills

Understanding of human factors in safety-critical systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and layouts Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar - basic level is sufficient) Good documentation and communication skills Structured thinking and attention to detail


Good to HaveExposure to: Cockpit or vehicle interior design Simulation or mock-up testing Certification environments


2. Familiarity with:FAA Human Factors guidelines MIL-STD / SAE / ISO ergonomics standards


3. Experience working with designers and engineers together

What We're Looking For (Mindset Fit)

Strong attention to safety and usability Willingness to learn certification-driven design Comfortable working in early-stage, fast-moving product teams Clear, honest communication and respect for cross-functional workflows

Experience : 2+ years

Location : Chennai