At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Human Factors integration in innovative defence projects and conduct user-centred design activities.
- Company: BAE Systems, a leader in defence technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects in a secure environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical defence programmes while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Human Factors or related field and 5 years' experience in safety-critical industries.
Duration: 12 months
Hourly Rate: £57 PAYE or £76.98 Umbrella
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week on-site
Please note that due to the security requirements of this role, you have to be a sole UK National.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the lead Human Factors specialist in integrating Human Factors across the TRINITY design programme
- Facilitate workshops, trials and User-Centred Design activities with end users and key stakeholders
- Assess Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment against system requirements and user needs
- Evaluate prototypes and mock-ups of hardware and software solutions
- Conduct Human Factors analyses including: Task Analysis, Human Error Analysis, Usability Assessments, Workload Assessments
- Perform anthropometric assessments and support workspace/workstation design activities
- Support integration testing and verification activities
- Produce technical reports and contribute to customer deliverables
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment to support system development and integration
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering or a related discipline
- Registered membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF), or eligibility to achieve Chartered status
- A minimum of 5 years' experience applying Human Factors methodologies within Defence or another safety-critical industry
- Strong working knowledge of Def Stan 00-251
- Experience working on complex system integration and development programmes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
If you're passionate about Human Factors and want to make a tangible impact on a critical defence programme, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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