Human Factors Engineer

Role: Human Factors Engineer

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Duration: 12-month contract

Pay rate: £60.63 PH PAYE or £80.00 PH Umbrella

Overview

As a Human Factors Specialist supporting the TRINITY programme, you will report to the Lead HFI Specialist and assist them in delivering User-Centred Design activities. This could include: assessing Commercial-Off-The-Shelf equipment against system requirements / user needs; engaging with users to understand their goals and tasks; conducting detailed analyses to understand cognitive workload and human error; anthropometric assessment and workspace/workstation design; working with other engineering functions and disciplines to support their tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Vigilant lead HFI specialist in the conduct of human factors activities and integration of HF into the TRINITY design
• Work with end user groups and HF stakeholders in workshops, trials and User-Centred Design activities
• Conduct analyses such as allocation of function, task analysis and usability assessment
• Assess prototypes/mock-ups of TRINITY hardware and software solutions
• Produce reports and input to customer deliverables.

Skillset required

• A recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics or Psychology
• Registered membership of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors (or eligibility for CIEHF Chartership via an equivalent body)
• At least five years’ proven ability of applying Human Factors methods in defence or safety-critical industry
• Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team on complex system integration and development projects