Principal Engineer, Human Factors

BAE Systems

Principal Engineer, Human Factors

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BAE Systems, Lossiemouth, Moray

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 2 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Assessing risks of human error and providing Human Factors advice

  • Performing task analysis

  • Working with Process authors to improve procedures to reduce risk of unintended outcomes

  • Representing Human Factors at design technical reviews

  • Conducting design substantiation reviews

  • Supporting Safety Case delivery, As a Principal Human Factors engineer, you will be part of a team working across all 3 submarine programmes at BAE Systems. This is a very exciting time to be joining one the largest Human Factors teams in the UK. Our team provides safety-oriented support to the day to day business of designing, building and operating submarines and to the maintenance of our nuclear site licence. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

    Degree in Human Factors/Psychology or equivalent experience

  • Demonstrable Human Factors experience

  • Previous experience of stakeholder management

  • Proven experience in coaching and mentor others

  • Experience in writing assessment reports and safety cases


  • Desirable:
  • Chartered Ergonomist status with CIEHF (or capable of achieving this)

    Why BAE Systems?


  • This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

    We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

    Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

    You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.