Senior Human Factors Engineer

Christchurch

-585 per day inside ir35

SC clearance is required for this role

We''re supporting a major UK engineering and technology programme and are looking for multiple Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering complex mission-critical systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Human Factors professionals who thrive in safety-critical environments and want to influence the design, usability and integration of advanced systems used in real-world operational settings.

What you''ll be doing:

• Leading Human Factors Integration activities across complex engineering programmes
• Conducting Human Factors assessments including:
• Human Error Analysis
• Workload Assessment
• Situation Awareness
• Ergonomic Analysis
• Usability Testing & Evaluation
• Providing HF guidance across hardware and software design
• Capturing and managing Human Factors requirements, risks and opportunities
• Supporting verification, validation, acceptance and design reviews
• Introducing modern Human Factors approaches and best practice into programmes
• Working closely with systems, software and engineering teams throughout the lifecycle

What we''re looking for:

• Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering
• Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or eligible within 12 months)
• Strong experience applying Human Factors methods within Defence or another safety-critical industry
• Knowledge of Defence HF standards such as Def Stan 00-251 or MIL-STD-1472
• Experience working on complex systems integration projects
• Understanding of engineering lifecycles and safety-driven environments

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please submit your CV!