Human Factors Design Engineer

Human Factors Engineering Havant

About the Role

The tasks will include:

• Applying human performance principles, methodologies and technologies to the design of human-machine systems, products and workstations
• Proposing, evaluating and refining own HMI designs
• Developing and implementing research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to design prototypes
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines to ensure human factors principles are adopted throughout design, and human-machine interfaces are optimal
• Deriving human-system design, operational and training requirements
• Identifying and analysing technical problems or risks, performing theoretical or practical human factors investigations to mitigate or bring to closure
• Developing evaluation and test plans, and driving their implementation
• Supporting system engineering tasks e.g requirements analysis, decomposition and sell-off
• Planning and managing assigned work, reporting status to the Human Factors Lead / Specialist Engineering Manager

The role will not be authorized to provide services to Lockheed Martin, which are directly related to business development, acquisition, or sales efforts for a Lockheed Martin customer or potential customer. Any exception to this rule can only be granted, in advance, by the Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, Integrated Systems, Havant representative or legal counsel representative.

Contractor/Agency to be responsible for maintaining certifications, accreditations and training required to perform their role.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Required Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College and capability typically achieved through around 5-7 years of professional experience.
• Experience in user interface design and definition, information architecture, usability testing, ergonomics assessment, human factors methodologies, within a consultative, engineering or defence environment
• DEF-STAN 00-251 and Technical Guides
• ISO 9241

Desired skills, qualifications and experience Experience of Airborne Mission and Surveillance Systems, Maritime and Land domains Developing Early Human Factors Analysis, RAIDO registers, HF Plans and Assurance Reports

• Knowledge of design standards ISO 9241, Def Stan 00-251 and/or IEC60945
• Proven ability to produce cost effective and technically compliant solutions
• Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
• IMO Regulations IEC 60945 and 62388

Job Reference Number

13278BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

6 months

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS, SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK Ltd Integrated Systems (LMUK IS) is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK IS business is a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil and commercial markets.

In general these programmes utilise a full range of systems engineering disciplines inclusive of Human Factors, with some specifically focussing on Human Factors Integration (HFI).

This position is for a Human Factors Engineer to work within the LMUK RMS Specialist Engineering team, providing on a broad range of Ministry of Defence, Commercial and Research & Development Programmes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

30/05/2024