Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer – 6/M Contract (Bristol) We are looking for an experienced Human Factors Engineer to join a market‑leading Defence and Aerospace company. The role will involve working alongside multi-disciplinary teams to develop human‑factor integration throughout the product lifecycle, with an emphasis on progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251. The successful candidate will need to obtain UK SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities Conduct Human Factors integration through the development lifecycle. Provide progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251. Analyse the role of the operator within the weapon system, taking into account mission planning and control.

Define and maintain HCI design and specification artefacts. Plan and conduct user engagement activities to inform design within a Human‑Centred Design approach. Support and collaborate closely with wider systems teams, including delivering briefings when required.

Coordinate across teams to inform demonstrator requirements and organise user engagement events. Skillset & Qualifications Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). Experience applying Human Factors in a Defence context with knowledge of Defence Standards (e.g. 00‑251).

Proficiency in Human‑Computer Interface design, specification, and prototyping (e.g. Axure RP). Experience conducting core HF activities such as task analysis, requirements development, and user engagement.

Background in multi-disciplinary engineering teams, especially systems and software engineering. Understanding of Model‑Based Systems Engineering and SysML notation. Knowledge of the Naval domain and mission‑planning and control systems.

The contract is 6 months, based in Bristol, at £90 per hour inside IR35. #J-18808-Ljbffr