Job Description
Job Title: Typhoon Cockpit Senior Human Factors Engineer
Location: Warton – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Up to £52,426
What you’ll be doing:
* Undertaking analysis of customer requirements to determine the basis for new and evolved features within the cockpit.
* Establishing designs and schemes for the HMI within the Typhoon Cockpit against agreed requirements, covering control and symbology aspects.
* Defining Pilot interfaces with the systems in conjunction with Aircrew and Test Pilots from Typhoon operating Air Forces and engineering teams.
* Working with Cockpit and System Integration rig test teams to specify and support the development of test scenarios to demonstrate the proposed HMI design.
* Supporting HMI usability assessments with Aircrew.
* Conducting Aircrew assessments of proposed design schemes through customer review, refining as necessary, to establish the detailed schemes for full Cockpit and Avionic Systems design.
Your skills and experiences:
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Pro-active and able to think creatively, with the courage to challenge and drive improvement.
* Analytical, a natural problem-solver, able to use your own initiative and act independently as required.
* Degree or equivalent in Human Factors or related subject (e.g., psychology or user-centred design).
* Significant experience in a Human Factors-related role.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Cockpit Human Factors team:
As a Senior Cockpit Human Factors Engineer, you will assist in developing HMI designs and schemes for the Typhoon Cockpit, including designing and evolving modes and capabilities for the Typhoon Weapon System such as Sensor capabilities, Navigation and Communications, Weapons targeting and release functions, and defensive aids operations.
You will have opportunities to work with test pilots, contribute to designs, and travel to observe flight tests.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you’re empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on factors like nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.
Closing Date: 13th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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