Human Factors Design Engineer
Garmin - Olathe, Kansas
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $66,396 U.S. median for this role
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- +3.5% - Average
Matched to SOC 27-1024 - Design aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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About this role
Human Factors Design Engineer Olathe, Kansas Overview We are seeking a full-time Human Factors Design Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and design of moderately complex aviation products, ensuring systems are designed to meet the needs and capabilities of intended users, and leading a small cross-functional team using a variety of research methods including user testing, interviews, surveys, and cognitive task analysis to identify user needs, preferences, and limitations. Essential Functions Design intuitive interfaces, controls, displays, and user experiences to optimize human performance and minimize human error Develop product design requirements and guidelines to meet the highest standards of safety and usability 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, story boarding, visual presentations, or other methods Effectively articulate and defend design decisions/recommendations Apply design standards and procedures to ensure consistent user interface designs and behaviors across aviation products and services Communicate with internal stakeholders to define and commit to user research objectives Lead in research planning/preparation including recruiting, scheduling, and test script development Employ both qualitative/quantitative research methods to answer research questions Moderate, 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 Present research results to support stakeholder decision-making Work
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