Senior Human Factors Engineer

Holt Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Human Factors Engineer, where your expertise in user-centred design will shape the future of military aviation. In this dynamic role, you'll analyze pilot use-cases, enhance cockpit designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive Human-Machine Interfaces. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge fighter jet technology, participate in immersive simulations, and contribute to the development of next-generation cockpit systems. If you're passionate about aviation and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or User-Centred Design required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse pilot use-cases to guide cockpit design.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance HMI design for fighter aircraft.

Skills

Human Factors Principles

Communication Skills

System Requirements Derivation

Usability Testing

User-Centred Design

Education

Degree in Human Factors

Degree in Psychology

Degree in User-Centred Design

Job description

Are you passionate about Human Factors, cockpit design, and military aviation?Join a cutting-edge team shaping the future of fighter jet technology as aSenior Human Factors Engineer.



Be part of a unique opportunity to influence fast jet cockpit design, support simulator development, and collaborate with pilots and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, effective Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).



UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.



What Youll Be Doing:

- Analyse pilot use-cases and concepts of operation to guide cockpit design
- Apply Human Factors principles to enhance HMI design for the Typhoon fighter aircraft
- Collaborate with Avionics System teams, Test Pilots, Flight Test communities, and customers
- Contribute to requirement derivation and conceptual HMI solutions
- Participate in the development of immersive simulators and full-scale cockpit mock-ups
- Support flight testing of new cockpit equipment and designs
- Work on capabilities such as sensor integration, navigation, communications, weapons control, and defensive aids
- Conduct Human Error Analysis to support safety and airworthiness
- Define and evolve cockpit control schemes and visual symbology
- Produce technical documentation, support usability assessments, and assist with qualification and system clearances

What Youll Bring:

- A degree (or equivalent) in Human Factors, Psychology, or User-Centred Design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in presenting to varied stakeholders
- Experience deriving system requirements from high-level customer needs
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks independently

Desirable Skills:

- Experience with usability testing, user assessments, and simulator-based trials
- Knowledge or background in the Military Air domain
- Familiarity with cockpit integration, HMI development, and fast jet systems

This Role Is Perfect For You If You:

- Are passionate about user-centred design and fast jets
- Want to experience operating fighter jet systems in immersive simulations
- Enjoy working in cross-functional teams to influence real-world defence technology
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment

Take the next step in your Human Factors career and help define the future of military aviation.

Apply today and become a key part of a team delivering the next generation of fighter cockpit systems.