Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibility Area:
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:
• 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.
The Individual Requirements:
As a minimum, this role requires you to have:
• 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’ experience of applying Human Factors methods in defence or safety-critical industry
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team on complex system integration and development projects
Additional Information:
Must be able to typically attend BAES Christchurch office for three days per week.
Candidates must hold a current SC or be eligible to be cleared to SC Level
Rates of pay are Umbrella, this role is Inside IR35