Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer focuses on delivering human factors integration (hfi) activities across the system development lifecycle in line with relevant standards (e.g. def stan 00-251).

What the role involves

• Delivering Human Factors Integration (HFI) activities across the system development lifecycle in line with relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-251).
• Analysing operator roles within complex systems, particularly mission planning and control environments.
• Maintain Human-Computer Interface (HCI) design artefacts and specifications.
• Support structured user engagement activities to inform design decisions.
• Contribute to a human-centred design approach through task analysis and requirements development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including systems and software engineering.

Skills and requirements

• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF).
• Proven experience applying Human Factors within a defence or safety-critical environment.
• Experience in HCI design, specification, and prototyping (e.g. Axure RP or similar tools).
• Demonstrable experience in task analysis, user research, and Human Centred Design methods.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• We are working with a leading organisation in the defence and advanced technology sector, currently seeking a Human Factors Engineer to join a high-performing and well-established.
• Be involved throughout the full development lifecycle, ensuring systems are safe, intuitive, and optimised for real-world operational use.
• Contribute to the design and development of mission-critical technology, with direct exposure to end users and the opportunity to influence system design from concept through to de.