Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

Client : BAE Systems

Duration : 12 months

Location: Christchurch – BH23 4JE

Hourly Rate: £57 PAYE or £76.98 Umbrella

Working Arrangement: 3 days on site – flexibility required

Role Overview

You will support the Lead Human Factors Specialist in delivering Human Factors Integration and User-Centred Design activities across complex, safety-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Human Factors Integration across system design and development
• Engage with users and stakeholders through workshops and trials
• Assess equipment, prototypes, and mock-ups against user needs
• Conduct Human Factors analyses (e.g. task analysis, usability, workload, human error)
• Support integration testing and verification activities
• Contribute to reports and programme deliverables
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ Human Factors experience in defence or safety-critical industries
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of Human Factors Integration principles and Def Stan 00-251

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or Engineering
• Professional membership of CIEHF or working towards chartership

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