Node A6 · Acronym decoder
HFE
Human Factors Engineering
What it actually means
The engineering specialty applying what's known about human capabilities and limitations — perception, cognition, anthropometry, workload — to the design of interfaces, workstations, and procedures. One of the domains inside human systems integration, and the one that shows up most directly in the hardware.
Where you'll meet it
Cockpit and console design, procedure development, and usability evaluations.