The integration of Human Factors is critical to the development of safe, usable, and effective weapon systems.
The Human Factors department is dedicated to ensuring that user capabilities are fully considered in the weapon system, from initial concept design through development and delivery to the customer.
Overview of Department: The operating environment within the defense sector is becoming increasingly complex, necessitating advanced technological capabilities to maintain operational advantage.
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Human Factors Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing
The role will be a hybrid of working from home 50% of the time and onsite, either from the companies office in Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference).
We are looking for a highly capable, versatile and enthusiastic Human Factors Engineer to undertake a full range of Human Factors (HF) tasks across weapon system concepting, development and research activities.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 2- 3 days per week on-site (flexible), due to workload classification
This presents a great opportunity for someone with a real passion for HF to meet the challenge of integrating HF into hi-technology projects with a diverse range of military user groups across.
MERITUS are recruiting for a Human Factors Engineer to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Stevenage (they can also consider professionals for their Bristol site too).
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £90 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - STEVENAGE OR BRISTOL (50/50 ONSITE vs HOME WORKING) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Responsibilities
In your role you will be able to directly influence the development of these technologies, engaging directly with the user from early concept through to delivery ensuring that the human-machine relationship is optimised.
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
Working pattern
The team operates a flexible working model allowing you to work at home where it is possible, however the nature of the job will often require you to be onsite to access specific facilities, personnel or data.
Security clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.