Principal Engineer – Human Factors

JR United Kingdom; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Engineer in Human Factors to join their team in Yeovil. The role involves assessing human error risks, improving procedures, and mentoring others. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Factors or Psychology and relevant experience. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2Work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in writing assessment reports and safety cases.
• Chartered Ergonomist status with CIEHF or capable of achieving this.

Responsibilities

• Assessing risks of human error and providing Human Factors advice.
• Performing task analysis.
• Representing Human Factors at design technical reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Human Factors/Psychology

Job description

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Principal Engineer – Human Factors, Yeovil

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Yeovil, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Human Factors

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Filton, or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assessing risks of human error and providing Human Factors advice
• Performing task analysis
• Working with Process authors to improve procedures to reduce risk of unintended outcomes
• Representing Human Factors at design technical reviews

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree in Human Factors/Psychology or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of stakeholder management
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring others
• Experience in writing assessment reports and safety cases
• Chartered Ergonomist status with CIEHF (or capable of achieving this)

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2Work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Human Factors team:

As a Principal Human Factors engineer, you will be part of a team working across all 3 submarine programmes at BAE Systems. This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Human Factors teams in the UK. Our team provides safety-oriented support to the design, building, operation, and maintenance of submarines and nuclear site licensing. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from groups underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security clearances may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 27th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.