Stevenage Human Factors Engineer
Undergraduate Placement 2026 The future represents an increasingly dynamic, complex and challenging environment for our military operators.
As a Human Factors Engineer, you will apply User Centred Design and Human Factors Integration to effectively identify and resolve human related risks, issues and opportunities, throughout the product lifecycle.
The aim of the Human Factors Team is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our products as well as the health, safety, and comfort of our operators.
Salary: £23,495 (pro rata) Dynamic (Hybrid) Working : 3 to 4 days per week.
The team operates a flexible working model allowing you to work at home where it is possible, however the nature of the job will often require you to be onsite to access specific facilities, personnel or data.
Security Clearance : CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES) What we can offer you 1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies Company bonus : based on company performance and will vary year to year Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs
- including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days Facilities : fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity The placement is an opportunity for you to develop an appreciation for how people interact with complex equipment and systems from a physical, cognitive and physiological perspective.
As long as you have a passion to learn and are able to use your integrity and intuition to work out the most suitable course of action, on the job training and guidance will be provided to support you in developing within these areas throughout your placement: Taking a Human Centred Design approach to the development of complex systems Supporting the planning and conduct of User Experimentation and trials with military users on prototype through to real weapon system equipment and software.
Designing and prototyping Human Computer Interface / Human Machine Interface concepts.
Supporting the development and application of technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence, in future systems.
What we're looking for from you Working towards a degree in Psychology, Engineering, User Centred Design, User Experience Design, Ergonomics/Human Factors, Product Design, Systems Engineering, Cognitive Science or Human Sciences discipline.
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