Principal Engineer - Human Factors

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Human Factors to join their team, working across submarine programmes. The role involves assessing human error risks, improving design procedures, and stakeholder management, requiring a degree in Human Factors or Psychology and relevant experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Human Factors/Psychology or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable Human Factors experience required.
• Previous experience of stakeholder management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assessing risks of human error and providing Human Factors advice.
• Performing task analysis and improving procedures.
• Representing Human Factors at design technical reviews.

Skills

Human Factors experience

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Writing assessment reports

Education

Degree in Human Factors/Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Human Factors

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Assessing risks of human error and providing Human Factors advice.
2. Performing task analysis.
3. Working with Process authors to improve procedures to reduce risk of unintended outcomes.
4. Representing Human Factors at design technical reviews.
5. Conducting design substantiation reviews.
6. Supporting Safety Case delivery.

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Degree in Human Factors/Psychology or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable Human Factors experience.
• Previous experience of stakeholder management.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring others.
• Experience in writing assessment reports and safety cases.

Desirable: Chartered Ergonomist status with CIEHF (or capable of achieving this).

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Human Factors team:

As a Principal Human Factors engineer, you will be part of a team working across all 3 submarine programmes at BAE Systems. This is a very exciting time to join one of the largest Human Factors teams in the UK. Our team provides safety-oriented support to designing, building, operating submarines, and maintaining our nuclear site license. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 27th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.