Human Factors Engineer

PE Global is recruiting for a Human Factors Engineer for our leading aerospace client based in Stevenage. The role is an initial 12-month contract basis.
Responsibilities of the role:
• Conduct of Human Factors Integration through the development lifecycle providing progressive assurance to the customer as per Def Stan 00-251
• Development of User Interface prototypes and conduct of Human Centred Design.
• Analysis and assessment of the role of the operator within the weapon system considering weapon system planning, command and control
• Definition of HF requirements and development and maintenance of lower level detailed specifications (e.g. for HMI/HCI)
• Conduct of User Experiments and Trials supporting system conception, development and verification taking into account operator workload and situational awareness
• Analysis of physical ergonomics, equipment and integration into workspaces
Requirements:
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF)
• User Interface design & use of User Interface prototyping tools such as Axure
• Implementing Human Centred Design processes
• Application of Human Factors Integration & Human Factors Engineering in a Defence context
• Knowledge of defence standards (00-251)
• Conduct task analysis, requirements development, user trials and Experimentation.
• Application of physical ergonomics and use of CAD software such as Jack or RAMSIS
• Good understanding of Systems Engineering and disciplines that interact with Human Factors (Supportability, Training, Systems) including definition and verification of HF requirements.
• MS Office, DOORS
• Ability to generate technical reports
• Good planning skills
• Effective communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, call Sean on (phone number removed) or alternatively send an up to date CV to sean.oday@peglobal.net
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***
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