Create an effective and efficient technical team capable of delivering against the agreement programme of work along with Coaching and mentoring less experienced team members identifying development opportunities and building confidenceConduct cutting edge research into new and novel technologies
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated experience in design, development and evaluation of complex systems
- Experience of managing technical work e.g. task breakdown, scheduling, resourcing, reporting
- Degree or equivalent in Human Factors or related subject (e.g. psychology or user centred design)
- Confidence in presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders along with Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in compliance within defence or highly regulated industry
The Human Factors Team
The BAE Systems Human Factors Centre of Expertise operates as an internal consultancy supporting the full breadth of the Air sector’s products and services. We are at the forefront of delivering Human Factors integration across some of the most complex and technologically advanced defence programmes in the world.
We are seeking experienced Senior Human Factors Practitioners to join our team in Warton, working on high-profile programmes including Eurofighter Typhoon, Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
In this role, you will act as an internal consultant and Subject Matter Expert, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to embed Human Factors principles across the product lifecycle. You will influence design decisions, provide specialist guidance, and ensure optimal human-system integration across cutting-edge air platforms.
Joining our team means contributing to aircraft and systems that will remain in service for over 40 years, continuously evolving to maintain and enhance our customers’ air defence capabilities.
This role offers exposure to complex, world-leading programmes, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and opportunities for travel across the UK and internationally.
If you are enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated by solving complex human-system challenges, we would love to hear from you.
Why BAE Systems?