DIG - Human Factors Engineer

Matchtech; Merley; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence sector exposure

Contract role

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is supporting a leading Defence & Security client to recruit a Human Factors Engineer on a contract basis. The role is based in Christchurch with on-site presence three days per week and flexible hours as needed.

You will assist Vigilant lead HFI specialists, run workshops with end users, assess TRINITY hardware and software prototypes, perform task analysis, human error analysis, usability and workload studies, and contribute to testing and customer deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience in human factors engineering, preferably in Defence & Security.
• Strong analytical skills for task analysis, human error analysis, usability and workload assessments.
• Ability to assess hardware and software prototypes.
• Excellent communication for reporting and testing support.

Responsibilities

• Support Vigilant lead HFI specialists in conducting human factors activities and integrating HF into the TRINITY design.
• Collaborate with end user groups and HF stakeholders during workshops, trials, and User-Centred Design activities.
• Assess prototypes/mock-ups of TRINITY hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct analyses such as task analysis, human error analysis, usability, and workload assessments.
• Support Integration Testing and verification activities.
• Produce reports and contribute to customer deliverables.

Skills

Human factors

Task analysis

Usability

Workload assessment

Job description

Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Human Factors Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This position is based in Christchurch and demands on-site presence for three days a week with flexibility required. The role is integral to supporting vigilant lead HFI specialists in incorporating human factors into the TRINITY design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Vigilant lead HFI specialists in conducting human factors activities and integrating HF into the TRINITY design.
• Collaborate with end user groups and HF stakeholders during workshops, trials, and User-Centred Design activities.
• Assess prototypes/mock-ups of TRINITY hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct analyses such as task analysis, human error analysis, usability, and workload assessments.
• Support Integration Testing and verification activities.
• Produce reports and contribute to customer deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the field of human factors, preferably within Defence & Security.
• Strong analytical skills for task analysis, human error analysis, usability, and workload assessments.
• Proficiency in assessing hardware and software prototypes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various user groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills for effective reporting and integration testing support.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects within the Defence & Security sector.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

If you have a background in human factors engineering and are keen to contribute to cutting-edge projects, we would love to hear from you.