Manager, Human Factors Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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Job Description
This position is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Human Factors Program. This includes interfacing with all engineering disciplines, Team designers, and stakeholders until requirements are satisfied. They will oversee direct reports in the development and implementation of the human factors program in accordance with the program management plan. This individual provides guidance and direction to employees in support of the human factors development to ensure high quality, timely, and cost-effective engineered solutions.Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
- Use knowledge of engineering to analyze and provide feedback of plant system design.
- Attend stakeholder meetings to ensure stakeholders are satisfied with our work product.
- Overseeing and performing technical reviews and approvals of human factors reports.
- Provide guidance and personnel support in development and validation of plant procedures.
- Use existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective design changes or recommendations to solve ongoing problems.
- Use knowledge and experience to evaluate the "fit" between the user, equipment, and their environments; considering the user's capabilities and limitations, seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information, and the environment suit each user.
- Review submitted engineering data and documents to support human factors analysis and display development.
- Review design change packages in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program, with coursework focusing on human factors.
- Eight plus years’ experience in human factors implementation.
- Five plus years’ experience in evaluating human actions and capabilities.
- Three to Five years' experience in people management.
- Basic understanding of nuclear engineering, licensing, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
Location: 5303 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, Maryland
Work Site Expectations: 4 days in office
Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed
Hours: Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Mon-Fri
Compensation
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Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
$140,000 to $162,500Position Job Classification
Full time - ExemptBenefits
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/ProfessionalDevelopment policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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