Overview
Job title: Undergraduate Air Human Factors Engineer
Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)
Contract length: 12 months
Start date: 22nd June 2026
Working arrangement: Hybrid and flexible working; attendance on site 3-5 days per week.
Salary: £24,300
Description: Length of placement: 12 months
Responsibilities
* Human Factors (HF) engineers support the end-to-end design and development of systems and services through the application of scientific knowledge and experience.
* Optmise the interaction between the system and end users to enable effective and efficient mission achievement.
* Work with a team of HF practitioners across a variety of crewed and un-crewed platforms, gathering assessment data, supporting analysis, and documenting results.
* Collaborate with engineers from other areas of the business to gain a broad understanding of challenges in complex integrated air systems.
Qualifications
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either Human Factors, Ergonomics, Engineering Product Design, UX, Psychology or STEM subject.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits (green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts), and eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the team
The Air Team has a heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate globally, supporting design, production and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. We value diversity of thought and merit, and we’re inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Roles may be subject to security/export control restrictions and Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required; higher levels may require longer UK residency for vetting.
EEO statement: We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes.
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