Human Factors Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a Human Factors Engineer to contribute to submarine programs in the UK defense sector. The role supports multidisciplinary teams ensuring human capabilities are considered throughout engineering. Applicants should have a background in Human Factors or Ergonomics with experience in defense or safety-critical environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Human Factors Integration across project phases.
• Contribute to task analysis, workload assessments, and usability reviews.
• Ensure compliance with defence standards.

Skills

Human Factors

Ergonomics

Usability

Education

Background in Human Factors or Ergonomics

Job description

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Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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)

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme with a long-term contracting outlook.