Job Title: Human Factors Specialist
Location: Coventry, Hybrid – average flexible 2 days on site per week, occasional Barrow/Frimley travel with expenses paid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £42,215+ (DOE)
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description:
You’ll play a key role in shaping how multi-layered submarine systems are designed and operated, applying Human Factors experience to improve usability, safety and performance. You will evaluate operator tasks, workload and system interactions, using tools such as 3D CAD, immersive VR and user trials to influence design strategies and optimise Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI).
Working across major programmes including SSNA, you’ll contribute to safety cases, human reliability assessment and technical documentation, helping reduce risk and enhance operational effectiveness. This growing team offers considerable development opportunities, practical experience with innovative tools and a supportive environment to build your knowledge and progress your career.
Core duties:
- You will evaluate operator tasks and system interactions, identifying improvements to enhance usability and performance
- You’ll assess workload and situation awareness, supporting designs that optimise operator effectiveness and reduce human error
- You plan and conduct user trials, evaluating designs and refining human interaction with systems
- Your role includes assessing HMI and HCI, using tools such as CAD, VR and mock-ups
- You’ll author and review technical documentation, supporting safety cases and providing clear human factors assessment
Essential Skills:
- You possess a relevant degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Design or a related STEM subject
- You will be willing to work toward professional chartership (CIEHF), supporting your ongoing development
- You’ll have experience reviewing documentation with considerable attention to detail, supporting safety outputs
- Your experience includes communicating effectively with stakeholders within project or operation environments
The Human Factors Team:
You’ll join a growing Human Factors team supporting major submarine programmes, including SSNA, ensuring systems are safe, effective and optimised for operators. Working across sites and disciplines, you’ll gain exposure to innovative projects, considerable mentoring and excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career.
We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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