Senior Human Factors Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead the HFI for military and defence systems, ensuring compliance with Def Stan 00-251, JSP 912, and other relevant standards.
• Apply Human Performance and User-Centred Design (UCD) principles and methodologies to design and enhance defence systems and products.
• Apply expertise in military systems and Human Factors to optimise usability, safety, and overall system performance.
• Conduct and review Human Factors Analyses, including but not limited to task analysis, workload assessments, usability studies, and safety assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, safety engineers, and project managers, to integrate HFI into the overall systems engineering lifecycle.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior Human Factors engineers.
• Represent the Human Factors domain at key stakeholder meetings, design reviews, and customer briefings.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure HFI requirements are met.
• Contribute to the development of HFI strategies and methodologies for defence projects, including bids and proposals.
• Participate in the development of new EW Human Factors capability within the business.

Required Qualifications & Experience (You Really Must Have):

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or a related discipline, or equivalent significant professional experience in the field.
• Candidates must hold an active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• Experience working in HFI for defence systems, including working directly with defence sector clients or military stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of Defence Standards such as Def Stan 00-251, JSP 912, and other relevant MOD standards and guidance.
• Experience delivering Human Factors solutions within complex military environments, ensuring UCD for high-performance, mission-critical systems.
• Extensive experience with Human Factors methodologies such as task analysis, workload assessments, usability studies, and human error identification.
• Actively working towards or already holding Chartership with the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems and provide pragmatic solutions.

Desirable Skills (It Would Be Nice If You Had):

• Experience working with MOD clients and military stakeholders.
• Experience with mentoring and coaching others.
• Experience in Human Factors requirements capture.
• Experience in the design and evaluation of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Familiarity with AGILE development methodologies.
• Involvement in developing and evaluating of military training systems.
• Experience in aerospace projects.
• Conducting anthropometric and ergonomic assessments.
• Providing Human Factors input into safety cases.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global leader in defence technology.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where you can make a real impact.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and research projects.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements across major UK sites.

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Basildon, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid