Human Factors in Bristol

Human Factors Engineer
Permanent Position
Multiple locations including - Cumbria, Surrey, Gloucestershire & Hampshire
£££Competitive

This role does require UK Government Clearance, if you already hold BPSS, SC or DV, Please apply

We are looking for a Human Factors Engineer to join a team of over 20 Human Factors Specialists where you will work on projects that are diverse and highly complex. You'll also have strong mentoring and coaching opportunities arise with specialists that have around 30-40 years experience in the field. With career pathways in place to help offer a clear and fully supported progression route with a very well know name within Defence.

Day to day you'll be responsible for -
Understanding operator tasks to influence design, identifying issues with design and system processes, leading to making changes to improve operability
Analysing and assessing workload and situation awareness to optimise operator performance through design
Planning and conducting user trials to assess developing design and optimise user interaction
Developing and analysing Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Assessing Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Applied anthropometry and assessment of spatial layout design including working with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, immersive VR, and full-scale mock-ups
Providing human reliability analysis and human factors support to safety cases

Key Skills we are looking for -
Degree qualified in Human Factors/Ergonomics or a related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Industrial Design) OR equivalent experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience of working on complex engineering projects would be beneficial
Chartered engineer or progressing towards

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.