Senior Human Factors Engineer

Company: Searchability NS&D
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Location: Remote – occasional visits to client site in Plymouth (approx 2 days per month)

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: up to £680 per day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Applicants must currently be SC cleared.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to lead the integration of human factors and ergonomics into complex engineering and safety-critical systems. You will work on high-profile projects within the defence/nuclear sectors, ensuring that human performance, usability, and safety considerations are effectively incorporated into design and operations.

Requirements

  • Degree/Master’s in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience applying HF within an engineering context (ideally 5+ years).
  • Experienced in human reliability assessment (ideally 3+ years). This should include: Human error identification, Qualitative / quantitative error analysis, Substantiation of operator safety claims.
  • Experience supporting nuclear safety case development / review (ideally 3+ years) with a good understanding of the nuclear safety case process.
  • Ability to deliver HF assessment with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work as part of a HF and safety case delivery team.
  • Chartered membership of CIEHF is desirable.

To apply, please either do so direct or send your CV to lewis.thompson@searchability.com.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Human Resources

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Services for Renewable Energy

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Posted: March 15th, 2025