Human Factors Engineer - Nuclear Systems & Safety Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Benefits allowance

Pension (12% employer)

Holidays 29 days +

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 6x pensionable pay

Home office allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to apply user-centered design across design development, safety cases and verification. You will influence layouts, control room concepts, HMIs and operator-focused solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operator needs are embedded throughout the lifecycle.

Join a pioneering nuclear safety engineering programme with Hybrid working options in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Human Factors methods and their application to complex engineering environments.
• Experience or interest in task analysis, layout assessment, usability, Human Reliability Assessment or Human Machine Interface development.

Responsibilities

• Apply Human Factors methods to support design development, operational performance and safety case activities.
• Review layouts, workspaces, systems and equipment to reflect operator needs.
• Support development of control room concepts, digital HMIs and other operator-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during design reviews, requirements development and verification activities.

Skills

HF methods

Task analysis

Layout assessment

Operator performance

Usability

HMI development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or related discipline

Job description

Our MissionAt Rolls-Royce SMR, we're transforming the future of clean energy by developing next-generation nuclear power stations that will deliver reliable, low-carbon electricity for generations to come. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes and play a role in delivering a sustainable energy future.The TeamYou'll join our Human Factors team within Nuclear Systems & Safety Engineering, working alongside experienced specialists who help ensure safety, operability and human performance are embedded throughout the design of our power stations and manufacturing facilities. The team works closely with multidisciplinary engineering functions, influencing major design decisions and supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient and innovative product.The RoleAs a Human Factors Engineer, you'll help integrate human-centred design principles across the Rolls-Royce SMR programme. From supporting layout development and control room concepts to contributing to safety assessments and design reviews, you'll ensure the needs of operators and maintainers are considered throughout the design lifecycle. This role offers exposure to complex engineering challenges, collaboration with industry-leading experts and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a first-of-a-kind programme.What We'll Need You to DoApply 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.What You'll BringA 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.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.A proactive and curious mindset with the willingness to learn, develop and contribute to an innovative and inclusive engineering environment.Location :This role can be based in Derby, Warrington or Manchester with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.What’s in It for You: We anticipate paying a salary of between £42,000 -£55,150 DOE plus:-Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke packagePension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.Holidays - 29 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health careLife Assurance - 6x pensionable pay£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchasesYou’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at a critical stage of its development, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional development, and long-term career progression within a purpose-driven and innovative environment.Pay Range:£42,000.00-£55,125.00Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.Our Application ProcessDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-SZ1 #hybridworking #engineeringjobs #chemistry #weareSMR