Human Factors Engineer

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence company is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure human capabilities are considered in the engineering lifecycle. Candidates should have a background in Human Factors or Ergonomics, with experience in safety-critical environments. This position offers mostly remote working arrangements and a rolling contract.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with relevant standards like Def Stan 00-250.
• Ability to contribute to task analysis and workload assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support Human Factors Integration across project phases.
• Contribute to usability reviews and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Influence system design by working closely with engineering teams.

Skills

Background in Human Factors

Experience in defence or safety-critical environments

Strong stakeholder communication skills

Job description

Human Factors Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, BAE Systems
Working Arrangements: Mostly remote working
Duration: 3 month rolling contract
Hourly Rate: £66.14 PAYE or £89.38 Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

BAE Systems is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that human capabilities and limitations are considered throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Human Factors Integration (HFI) across project phases
• Contribute to task analysis, workload assessments, and usability reviews
• Ensure compliance with defence standards and safety requirements
• Work closely with engineering and safety teams to influence system design

Requirements:

• Background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or similar
• Experience in defence, nuclear, or other safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-250)
• Strong stakeholder communication skills

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on 0161 694 9191 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

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