Interface Design Engineer (HMI / UX)

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Interface Design Engineer (HMI/UX) to join their Typhoon Cockpit Team. This role involves designing effective Human-Machine Interfaces, conducting user research, and collaborating across functions to enhance pilot experience. The position promises career growth and access to state-of-the-art simulation tools.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• A Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience/qualifications.
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills.
• Experience in Human Factors or Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define Human-Machine Interface (HMI) requirements and specifications.
• Design user-friendly cockpit HMI solutions.
• Conduct user research and develop wireframes for HMI concepts.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Human Factors

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

DOORs

Visio

Job description

Job title: Interface Design Engineer (HMI / UX)

Location: Warton, We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £47,683-£52,426 dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Work collaboratively with teams across functions to define Human-Machine Interface (HMI) requirements and specifications in line with project needs and industry standards
• Design and deliver user-friendly cockpit HMI solutions that meet aviation regulations and improve pilot experience
• Conduct user research, such as Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA), to understand pilot behaviour, preferences, and decision-making processes
• Develop wireframes and detailed mock-ups to illustrate HMI concepts and support prototype creation for assessment in full mission simulators
• Test HMI designs on software and hardware platforms to ensure consistent performance and usability
• Adjust and enhance HMI designs iteratively based on feedback from usability testing and insights from industry and customer test pilots
• Contribute to ongoing flight test activities by supporting the delivery of reliable and effective HMI solutions in operational environments

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• A Degree in a STEM subject, or equivalent relevant experience / qualifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills
• Experience of; Human Factors, and/or Systems Engineering, and/or Computer Graphics, and/or Software Engineering

Desirable:

• Experience in designing any type of User Interface such as web site or apps.
• Familiarity with DOORs and Visio.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 9241-210, MIL-STD-1472, DEF-STD-00-251) would be a plus

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Typhoon Cockpit Team:

The Typhoon is the UK's primary multi-role combat aircraft and plays a vital role in maintaining national and allied security. The Typhoon Cockpit Group is currently looking to welcome an Interface Design Engineer (HMI/UX)to the team.

Our mission is to ensure that Typhoon pilots have the right information, in the right format, at the right time-especially in high-intensity, operational environments. We achieve this by designing effective Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) that combine visual displays, intuitive controls, and tailored audio alerts to support fast and accurate pilot decision-making. A well-considered cockpit layout is essential to maximise performance and pilot effectiveness.

As part of the team, you'll have access to cutting-edge simulation tools-including in-house simulators and a full-scale, immersive Typhoon cockpit environment. These are used to test and refine our designs through customer assessments and flight trials, giving you the rare opportunity to experience the pilot's perspective first-hand.

We actively support professional development, and there are clear opportunities for career growth both within the Cockpit Group and across the wider business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:10th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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