Senior Human Factors Engineer

Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.The Senior Human Factors Engineer provides Human Factors knowledge, expertise and capability into a growing portfolio of products and projects.
Senior Human Factors Engineer will be based at either our Beckington, Bristol or Barnstaple sites. This role does require being onsite 2 days a week.
The salary for this role is circa £60k, depending on experience.
Whatyoullbedoing
The role holder leads on Human Factors Integration (HFI) delivery across assigned SEA products and projects. They input to SEAs HFI approach and its execution within assigned products, in accordance with company strategy. They will influence design work to ensure that SEA products are easy to use and meet any HF Customer requirements or best practice.
The role spans aspects of the design lifecycle, ensuring that the required artefacts are produced throughout at the appropriate point. The role holder plans, estimates and delivers HF work packages for their projects and ensures HFI from bid and concept, through design and verification, and into in-service support.
The role involves interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders, confidently articulating complex technical concepts, risks, documentation and processes to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role holder liaises closely with Engineers from all disciplines: Systems; Safety; Software; Electrical; and Mechanical Engineering, as well as with the relevant Project, Programme and Bid Managers

Theskills you need A degree (BSc, MSc, or equivalent) in Ergonomics/Human Factors, Psychology, or Engineering with HF specialism; or sufficient professional experience
Experience working in defence or safety critical industries and producing deliverables to DEF STAN 00-251 or equivalent Human Factors frameworks/ standards
Demonstrable experience and professional application/ competence in at least three of the following, spanning both physical and cognitive Human Factors: Task Analysis (including Hierarchical Task Analysis); Anthropometric/ Physical Ergonomics Assessment; Manual Handling Assessment (desk-level or in-field); HMI Evaluation and Usability Testing; Human Error Analysis (e.g., HEART, SHERPA); Workload Assessment; HF User Trials.
Technical writing to a standard suitable for customer delivery, and the ability to present and defend HF findings to multidisciplinary and senior audiences both internally and externally
Demonstratable experience leading on Human Factors Integration and/ or delivery into a defence or safety critical project
Experienced in mixed-method study design in safety critical industries, working directly with operational end users in trials or design reviews

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:
Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Health Cash Plan
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking