Human Factors Engineer for Nuclear Control Rooms (Hybrid)

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to integrate human-centred design across the programme, from layout development to safety reviews. You will ensure operators and maintainers’ needs shape the design lifecycle, with exposure to complex engineering challenges and collaboration with industry-leading experts.

This role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements with locations in Derby, Warrington or Manchester, and a salary between £42,000 and £55,150 DOE plus

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience applying Human Factors principles in industry.
• Knowledge of Human Factors methods and an understanding of how they can be applied to complex engineering, operational or safety-critical environments.
• Experience of, or an interest in, areas such as task analysis, layout assessment, operator performance, usability, Human Reliability Assessment or Human Machine Interface development.

Responsibilities

• Apply Human Factors methods and analyses to support design development, operational performance and safety case activities.
• Review and influence layouts, workspaces, systems and equipment to ensure operator needs are effectively integrated into the design.
• Support the development of control room concepts, digital Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and other operator-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing Human Factors expertise during design reviews, requirement development and verification activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, assessments and recommendations, helping to resolve complex challenges and drive effective design decisions.

Skills

Human Factors methods

Usability

HMI development

Task analysis

Layout assessment

Operator performance

Human Reliability Assessment

Education

Human Factors/Ergonomics/Psychology degree or related

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to integrate human-centred design across the programme, from layout development to safety reviews. You will ensure operators and maintainers’ needs shape the design lifecycle, with exposure to complex engineering challenges and collaboration with industry-leading experts.

This role offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements with locations in Derby, Warrington or Manchester, and a salary between £42,000 and £55,150 DOE plus