SC-Cleared Senior Human Factors Specialist: UCD & HF Integration

We are supporting a major secure engineering programme within a globally recognised defence and technology environment and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Senior Human Factors Specialist to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team during a key testing and integration phase.

Location:

Hybrid: WFH and near Portsmouth – 3 days onsite

Duration: ASAP to Jan 2027 initially

This role will suit candidates with strong experience across both traditional Human Factors / Ergonomics and modern digital User-Centred Design environments.

• Human Factors Integration (HFI) within complex systems programmes
• User-Centred Design (UCD), UX, software usability or HMI design
• Human Factors assessments including workload, human error, usability and situational awareness
• Supporting design reviews, testing, evaluation and acceptance activities
• Working within defence or other safety-critical environments
• Experience collaborating across engineering, software and integration teams

• Defence, aerospace, naval, secure government or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of Def Stan 00-251 and/or MIL-STD-1472
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle and systems integration
• Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or working towards)

• SC Clearance preferred (can start on BPSS while clearance progresses)
• Minimum 5 years’ Human Factors experience
• Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme delivering advanced secure technologies within a highly respected engineering environment.

Please get in touch ASAP for immediate consideration