Human Factors Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for a Human Factors Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be joining a team recognised as an industry leader in the delivery of Human Factors Integration where you be able to influence systems as they develop from concept to delivery and gain first-hand experience of working with military users.

Role: Human Factors Engineer
Location: Bristol, 3 days onsite per week as a minimum
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £90 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project

What you'll be doing:

In your role you will be part of the Human Factors team defining the HF elements of an anti-ship weapon system and its mission planning and control solution against a Naval Surface Warfare requirement.
We are looking for a highly capable and enthusiastic Human Factors Engineer to support definition of the Human Computer Interface for the mission planning and control solution including conduct of a structure programme of user engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct of Human Factors Integration through the development lifecycle providing progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251
• Analysis and assessment of the role of the operator within the weapon system considering weapon system mission planning and control.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF)
• 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.
• Conduct of core HF activities including task analysis, requirements development and user engagement as part of a Human Centred Design approach.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams particularly with systems and software engineering.
• Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML notation.
• Knowledge of the Naval domain and understanding of mission planning and control systems desirable.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply now!

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