Human Factors Engineer

Role Overview

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to integrate Human Factors into the design of complex defence systems.
• Help model cognitive loads and performance for individuals and teams operating complex systems.
• Investigate and address the human factors of autonomous systems and the growing impact of AI on human-machine teaming.
• Use User-Centred Design methodologies to evaluate and improve human-system interfaces and general ergonomics.
• Ensure our work complies with necessary standards for safety and usability.
• Gradually develop your project management skills by taking a lead on smaller projects.

Requirements

• A degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• Highly innovative, flexible, and capable of learning quickly on the job.
• Clear evidence of an interest in the complexities of people, system interfaces, and how teams function.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team, alongside evidence of a basic understanding of, or interest in, project management.
• An interest in or academic exposure to Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, or autonomous systems (Desirable).
• Familiarity with cognitive psychology and human workload modelling (Desirable).
• An understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design and evaluation (Desirable).
• Familiarity with AGILE development methodologies (Desirable).

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.