Job Description

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled Human Factors Engineer for a contract role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring user capability is fully considered in the development of advanced weapon systems.

• Conduct Human Factors Integration throughout the development lifecycle, providing progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251.
• Analyse and assess the role of the operator within the weapon system, considering mission planning and control.
• Define and maintain Human-Computer Interface (HCI) Design and Specification artefacts.
• Conduct user engagement activities to inform design as part of a Human-Centred Design approach.
• Support and collaborate with wider systems teams, including provision of briefings where required.
• Coordinate with teams to provide inputs for demonstrator requirements and organise user engagement events.

• Membership in the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
• Experience applying Human Factors in a Defence context, including understanding of Defence Standards (e.g., 00-251).
• Experience in Human-Computer Interface Design, specification, and prototyping using tools such as AxureRP.
• Proficient in core HF activities including task analysis, requirements development, and user engagement within a Human-Centred Design approach.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams, particularly with systems and software engineering.
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML notation.
• Familiarity with the Naval domain and knowledge of mission planning and control systems is desirable.

If you are an enthusiastic Human Factors Engineer looking to join a renowned team recognised by the UK MoD for their excellence in Human Factors Integration, we invite you to apply now. Join our client to influence cutting-edge systems from concept to delivery and gain valuable experience working with military users.