Senior Human Factors Engineer

5 days ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Outsource UK Full time £40,000 - £90,000 per year

Human Factors Engineer

Location: BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £66.41 PAYE or £89.75 Umbrella

Working Arrangements: 2-3 days on site per week

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Engineer – Human Factors to support the design of safe, effective and user-focused products across our major boat programmes and site-based projects. You will ensure human performance is optimised and the risk of human error is minimised throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Human Factors input to design and analysis activities.
  • Undertake task, workload, situational awareness and reliability assessments.
  • Conduct workspace and Human Machine Interface analysis.
  • Support health hazard assessments and safety justifications.
  • Produce Human Factors reports and represent the discipline at technical reviews.
  • Work closely with engineers and project teams across programmes.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience as a Human Factors practitioner.
  • Degree (or equivalent) in a Human Factors related discipline (preferred).
  • Ability to achieve relevant Professional Institution membership.

If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on for more information.

About BAE:

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.



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