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Senior Human Factors Engineers

Job type:Contract
Town/City:Christchurch
County:Dorset
Salary/Rate:Up to £585 per day + inside ir35
Business Sector:IT
Job ref:CDI - 154418
Post Date:May 19, 2026

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Christchurch

£585 per day inside ir35

SC clearance is required for this role

We're supporting a major UK engineering and technology programme and are looking for multiple Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering complex mission-critical systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Human Factors professionals who thrive in safety-critical environments and want to influence the design, usability and integration of advanced systems used in real-world operational settings.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading Human Factors Integration activities across complex engineering programmes
  • Conducting Human Factors assessments including:
    • Human Error Analysis
    • Workload Assessment
    • Situation Awareness
    • Ergonomic Analysis
    • Usability Testing & Evaluation
  • Providing HF guidance across hardware and software design
  • Capturing and managing Human Factors requirements, risks and opportunities
  • Supporting verification, validation, acceptance and design reviews
  • Introducing modern Human Factors approaches and best practice into programmes
  • Working closely with systems, software and engineering teams throughout the lifecycle

What we're looking for:

  • Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering
  • Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or eligible within 12 months)
  • Strong experience applying Human Factors methods within Defence or another safety-critical industry
  • Knowledge of Defence HF standards such as Def Stan 00-251 or MIL-STD-1472
  • Experience working on complex systems integration projects
  • Understanding of engineering lifecycles and safety-driven environments

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please submit your CV!