Job Description
Human Factors Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, BAE Systems
Working Arrangements: Mostly remote working
Duration: 3 month rolling contract
Hourly Rate: £66.14 PAYE or £89.38 Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
BAE Systems is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that human capabilities and limitations are considered throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, BAE Systems
Working Arrangements: Mostly remote working
Duration: 3 month rolling contract
Hourly Rate: £66.14 PAYE or £89.38 Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
BAE Systems is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support submarine programmes at their Barrow site. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that human capabilities and limitations are considered throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Human Factors Integration (HFI) across project phases
- Contribute to task analysis, workload assessments, and usability reviews
- Ensure compliance with defence standards and safety requirements
- Work closely with engineering and safety teams to influence system design
- Background in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or similar
- Experience in defence, nuclear, or other safety-critical environments
- Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-250)
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
