Human Factors Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. This role involves ensuring human capabilities are incorporated throughout the engineering lifecycle and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Human Factors or Ergonomics, particularly in safety-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence or nuclear safety-critical environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-250) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Human Factors Integration across project phases.
• Contribute to task analysis and usability reviews.
• Work with engineering teams to influence system design.

Skills

Human Factors

Ergonomics

Compliance

Education

Background in Human Factors or Ergonomics

Job description

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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.