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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Average
$100,800
ANNUAL
$48.46
HOURLY
Entry Level
$64,410
ANNUAL
$30.97
HOURLY
Mid Level
$99,340
ANNUAL
$47.76
HOURLY
Expert Level
$129,300
ANNUAL
$62.16
HOURLY
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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Top Expected Tasks
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
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Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
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Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
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Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
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Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
05
Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
06
Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
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Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.
08
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
09
Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.
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Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.
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Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
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Psychology
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English Language
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Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
Job Opportunities
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
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Ergonomist - Tucson, AZ
RTX Corporation Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 22 days**Date Posted:**
2025-03-03
**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
**Position Role Type:**
Onsite
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon has an opportunity for an energetic and motivated Safety professional to support our ergonomics and safety programs within the Environment, Health & Safety department at the **Tucson, Arizona** site.
Responsible for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazardous conditions and environmental factors associated with the workplace that may cause impaired health or significant discomfort among workers.
Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects with solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organizational objectives.
*This is an on-site position*
**What You Will Do**
+ Maintain and improve ergonomics programs to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EH&S requirements.
+ Work with cross functional teams to identify opportunities to develop and implement proactive strategies to prevent ergonomic injuries.
+ Develop and delivers ergonomics related training and presentations to promote awareness and compliance.
+ Support and implement site injury reduction and ergonomic goals and initiatives.
+ Serve as a resource for employee compliance questions/concerns and influence safe behaviors.
+ Support first aid and OSHA injury investigations and root cause analysis to identify corrective actions and track to completion.
+ Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, IFC, IBC and other applicable regulations and standards. Support and implement site injury reduction goals and initiatives.
+ Analysis of leading and lagging safety performance indicators for trends to drive corrective actions.
+ Collaborate with individuals and teams across the business.
+ Effectively organize, prioritize, and address multiple, simultaneous projects or tasks.
**Qualifications You Must Have**
+ Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
+ Knowledge and/or experience with ergonomic evaluations in industrial and office settings.
+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
**Qualifications We Prefer**
+ Ability to obtain Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), or equivalent certification within 2 years.
+ Flexibility to accept additional assignments within EH&S.
+ Ability to manage technical data accurately and efficiently.
+ Active Secret level or higher security clearance.
**What We Offer**
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available
**Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.**
**Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
**Clearance Information:** This position requires a security clearance. **DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS)** , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
**Location:**
Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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