Human Factors Specialist

Human Factors Specialist BAE Systems, ChristchurchDuration: 12 monthsHourly Rate: £57 PAYE or £76.98 UmbrellaWorking Arrangements: Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week on-sitePlease note that due to the security requirements of this role, you have to be a sole UK National.Key Responsibilities

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• Support the lead Human Factors specialist in integrating Human Factors across the TRINITY design programme
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• Facilitate workshops, trials and User-Centred Design activities with end users and key stakeholders
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• Assess Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) equipment against system requirements and user needs
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• Evaluate prototypes and mock-ups of hardware and software solutions
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• Conduct Human Factors analyses including: \n
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  • Task Analysis
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  • Human Error Analysis
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  • Usability Assessments
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  • Workload Assessments
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• Perform anthropometric assessments and support workspace/workstation design activities
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• Support integration testing and verification activities
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• Produce technical reports and contribute to customer deliverables
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• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment to support system development and integration
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About You To be considered, you'll ideally have:\n

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• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering or a related discipline
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• Registered membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF), or eligibility to achieve Chartered status
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• A minimum of 5 years' experience applying Human Factors methodologies within Defence or another safety-critical industry
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• Strong working knowledge of Def Stan 00-251
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• Experience working on complex system integration and development programmes
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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If you're passionate about Human Factors and want to make a tangible impact on a critical defence programme, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.