Senior Human Factors Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
- Warton, Lancashire
- Contract
- £60 to £70 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Senior Human Factors Engineer
Location: Warton, Lancashire (4 days on-site per week)
Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35
Clearance: UK Eyes Only – SC Clearance required
We’re seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to help shape the next generation of cockpit design for a leading fast jet platform. Working closely with pilots, flight test teams, and engineers, you’ll ensure advanced Human Factors principles are applied throughout the cockpit’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
You’ll play a key role in simulator development and flight testing—offering a unique opportunity to experience and influence fast jet systems from a pilot’s perspective.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and refine HMI concepts for cockpit systems including sensors, navigation, communications, weapons, and defensive aids.
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Collaborate with pilots, aircrew, and engineers to define interfaces and assess usability through simulation and flight tests.
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Support system requirements, validation, verification, and safety documentation.
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Conduct Human Error Analysis and support airworthiness and product clearance activities.
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Engage in user assessments and customer reviews to drive effective and intuitive designs.
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Contribute to technical publications for both aircrew and groundcrew.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or related field.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience deriving and managing technical requirements.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and effectively.
Desirable:
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Experience in usability testing or trials.
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Background in military aviation or defence systems.
This role requires SC clearance and is open to UK nationals only due to security restrictions
Location: Warton, Lancashire (4 days on-site per week)
Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35
Clearance: UK Eyes Only – SC Clearance required
We’re seeking a Senior Human Factors Engineer to help shape the next generation of cockpit design for a leading fast jet platform. Working closely with pilots, flight test teams, and engineers, you’ll ensure advanced Human Factors principles are applied throughout the cockpit’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
You’ll play a key role in simulator development and flight testing—offering a unique opportunity to experience and influence fast jet systems from a pilot’s perspective.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Develop and refine HMI concepts for cockpit systems including sensors, navigation, communications, weapons, and defensive aids.
*
Collaborate with pilots, aircrew, and engineers to define interfaces and assess usability through simulation and flight tests.
*
Support system requirements, validation, verification, and safety documentation.
*
Conduct Human Error Analysis and support airworthiness and product clearance activities.
*
Engage in user assessments and customer reviews to drive effective and intuitive designs.
*
Contribute to technical publications for both aircrew and groundcrew.
Essential Skills & Experience:
*
Degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or related field.
*
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*
Experience deriving and managing technical requirements.
*
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and effectively.
Desirable:
*
Experience in usability testing or trials.
*
Background in military aviation or defence systems.
This role requires SC clearance and is open to UK nationals only due to security restrictions