SC Cleared Senior Human Factors Specialist

Company: Synergize Consulting
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Location: Christchurch
Job Description:

We are supporting a major secure engineering programme within a globally recognised defence and technology environment and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Senior Human Factors Specialist to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team during a key testing and integration phase.

Location: Hybrid: WFH and near Portsmouth – 3 days onsite

Duration: ASAP to Jan 2027 initially

Great day rate – Inside IR35

Secure Defence Programme

x 2 positions available

This role will suit candidates with strong experience across both traditional Human Factors / Ergonomics and modern digital User-Centred Design environments.

Key experience required:

• Human Factors Integration (HFI) within complex systems programmes

• User-Centred Design (UCD), UX, software usability or HMI design

• Human Factors assessments including workload, human error, usability and situational awareness

• Supporting design reviews, testing, evaluation and acceptance activities

• Working within defence or other safety-critical environments

• Experience collaborating across engineering, software and integration teams

Ideal background:

• Defence, aerospace, naval, secure government or other highly regulated industries

• Knowledge of Def Stan 00-251 and/or MIL-STD-1472

• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle and systems integration

• Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or working towards)

Requirements:

• SC Clearance preferred (can start on BPSS while clearance progresses)

• Minimum 5 years’ Human Factors experience

• Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme delivering advanced secure technologies within a highly respected engineering environment.

Please get in touch ASAP for immediate consideration

Posted: May 23rd, 2026