Senior Human Factors Engineer

As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you'll be providing Human Factors Integration support and applying the Defence Standard (Def Stan 00-251) in the design of products and processes by tailoring and estimating the required human factors work, capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities, offering design guidance, conducting testing and evaluation, and supporting acceptance and review.
Core Duties:

Providing Human Factors Integration support in the design of products and processes by tailoring and estimating the required human factors work, capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities, offering design guidance, conducting testing and evaluation, and supporting acceptance and review
Planning and executing quantitative and qualitative human factors assessments (human error, workload, situation awareness, ergonomic analysis, and usability)
Providing advice on the design and usability of hardware and software products
Identifying and implementing novel or updated approaches to Human Factors best practice based on up-to-date research
Scoping and managing how and when work will be conducted, The DI Human Factors team work alongside other Engineers to provide an approach to Usability and Human Safety that integrates with the engineering lifecycle to deliver a holistic approach to system design for our customers. We are the experts in our field, supporting projects that have complex HF Integration requirements, Usability or Safety considerations.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

You will have a recognised bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering
You will have a registered membership of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors (or Technical Member, with eligibility for registration within 12 months)
You will have demonstrable experience of applying Human Factors methods in defence or a safety-critical industry
You will be familiar with, or have experience applying Defence Human Factors Standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-251 or Mil-Std 1472) - other industry standards are also welcome

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.