At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead human factors design for cutting-edge maritime and defence systems.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on innovative defence solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hybrid working, and potential 4-day work week.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for knowledge sharing and mentoring.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on user-centred design in complex systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in Human Factors within defence, strong design and usability skills.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
We're recruiting for an experienced Human Factors Engineer to support major maritime/defence engineering programmes, focusing on human-centred design for complex command and control systems and equipment. You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with engineering teams and end users to shape safe, operable and usable design solutions.
Location: Role can be based from one of the following southern sites: Frimley, New Malden, Broad Oak, or Filton.
Hybrid pattern: typically 1-3 days onsite but can accommodate once every 2 weeks. Possibility to only work a 4 day week.
Contract details:
- Contract length: 12 months
- Engagement: Inside IR35
- Rate: £60.00/hour PAYE or up to £81.05/hour umbrella
- Clearance: BPSS required, with SC in progress/in flight
- Hiring: 2 headcount
What you'll be doing:
- Deliver Human Factors input across the engineering lifecycle for maritime/defence systems
- Plan and run HF activities (stakeholder engagement, reviews, workshops, trials)
- Apply methods such as task analysis, performance assessment and HF design techniques
- Produce high-quality deliverables (reports, presentations, metrics) to time/cost/quality expectations
- Promote good practice in Human Factors Integration and human-centred design
- Identify and manage risks and issues, escalating when needed
- Support capability development through knowledge sharing and mentoring
What we're looking for:
- Defence Human Factors experience (maritime exposure preferred)
- Strong understanding of applying HF principles within a systems engineering context
- Experience designing/running HCI usability trials
- Familiarity with MoD Human Factors Integration approaches/standards
- Tooling exposure such as Axure RP and digital human modelling (e.g., Jack)
- Degree in an engineering/science/technology related discipline
- Human Factors / UI/UX / psychology qualification preferred (plus chartership progress and UX cert are desirable)
Locations
Senior Engineer - Human Factors in Newport, Wales employer: FBI &TMT
FBI & TMT is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the tech industry. With opportunities for growth and collaboration on cutting-edge projects, employees benefit from a flexible remote working environment complemented by occasional engagement at our London office. We prioritise employee development and offer competitive compensation, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
