Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer – 6/M Contract (Bristol)

We are looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer to join a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company. The role will involve working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to develop human‑factor integration throughout the product lifecycle, with an emphasis on progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251. The successful candidate will need to obtain UK SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Human Factors integration through the development lifecycle.
• Provide progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251.
• Analyse the role of the operator within the weapon system, taking into account mission planning and control.
• Define and maintain HCI design and specification artefacts.
• Plan and conduct user engagement activities to inform design within a Human‑Centred Design approach.
• Support and collaborate closely with wider systems teams, including delivering briefings when required.
• Coordinate across teams to inform demonstrator requirements and organise user engagement events.

Skillset & Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
• Experience applying Human Factors in a Defence context with knowledge of Defence Standards (e.g. 00‑251).
• Proficiency in Human‑Computer Interface design, specification, and prototyping (e.g. Axure RP).
• Experience conducting core HF activities such as task analysis, requirements development, and user engagement.
• Background in multi-disciplinary engineering teams, especially systems and software engineering.
• Understanding of Model‑Based Systems Engineering and SysML notation.
• Knowledge of the Naval domain and mission‑planning and control systems.

The contract is 6 months, based in Bristol, at £90 per hour inside IR35.

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