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Human Factors Engineer

Human Factors Engineer

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Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria LA13 9TD

Full Time

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BAE Systems is hiring a Human Factors Engineer for a 3-month rolling contract in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with mostly remote working arrangements.
The position offers an hourly rate of £66.14 PAYE or £89.38 Umbrella, and falls inside IR35 regulations.
Candidates must have a background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or a similar field, along with experience in defence, nuclear, or safety-critical environments.
Key responsibilities include supporting Human Factors Integration, conducting task analysis, and ensuring compliance with defence standards.
Strong stakeholder communication skills and eligibility for UK Security Clearance are also required for this role.

Human Factors EngineerLocation: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, BAE SystemsWorking Arrangements: Mostly remote workingDuration: 3 month rolling contractHourly Rate: £66.14 PAYE or £89.38 UmbrellaIR35 Status: Inside IR35Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance BAE Systems is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that human capabilities and limitations are considered throughout the engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:

Support Human Factors Integration (HFI) across project phases
Contribute to task analysis, workload assessments, and usability reviews
Ensure compliance with defence standards and safety requirements
Work closely with engineering and safety teams to influence system design

Requirements:

Background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or similar
Experience in defence, nuclear, or other safety-critical environments
Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-250)
Strong stakeholder communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme with a long-term contracting outlook.

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