Ergonomics Engineer

Ergonomics Engineer focuses on support definition of the human computer interface for the mission planning and control solution including conduct of a structure programme of user engagement.

What the role involves

• Support definition of the Human Computer Interface for the mission planning and control solution including conduct of a structure programme of user engagement.
• Conduct of Human Factors Integration through the development lifecycle providing progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251.
• Definition and maintenance of HCI Design and Specification artefacts.
• Definition and conduct of user engagement activities to inform design as part of a Human Centred Design approach.
• Supporting and working closely with the wider systems teams including provision of briefings where required.
• Co-ordinating across team to provide inputs to demonstrator requirements and organising and conducting user engagement events.

Skills and requirements

• Experience of the application of Human Factors in a Defence context including understanding of Defence Standards (e.g. 00-251).
• Experience of Human Computer Interface Design, Specification and prototyping with tools such as AxureRP.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams particularly with systems and software engineering.
• Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML notation.

Confirmed role details

• World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol (split between working from home and Onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Human Factors Engineer subcontractor on an initial.
• Circa 3 days Onsite.
• Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension.
• IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella).

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’.