Human Factors Engineer
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Rail
London / Hybrid
£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
We're recruiting a talented Human Factors Engineer to join a leading engineering team delivering major rail signalling and ETCS projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping safe, user-centred system design within complex, high-profile programmes.
The Role
You'll define and deliver Human Factors Integration (HFI) strategies, working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure systems are safe, intuitive, and meet both user and industry requirements. You'll lead assessments, influence design decisions, and support the delivery of compliant, high-performing rail solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement Human Factors strategies for ETCS and rail projects
* Apply ergonomics principles to system and product design
* Lead human factors assessments and develop management plans
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail and relevant safety standards
* Support systems engineering and safety assurance activities
* Engage with stakeholders and contribute to design and safety reviews
About You
* Experience in Human Factors within complex, safety-critical environments (rail preferred)
* Knowledge of Network Rail standards and processes (or similar)
* Understanding of ETCS / ERTMS systems
* Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
* Familiarity with safety assurance and common safety methods
* Degree in Ergonomics or a related field
* Working towards or holding professional chartership (e.g. CIEHF) is desirable
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible benefits scheme tailored to you
* Career development and mentoring opportunities
* Opportunity to work on high-impact UK infrastructure projects
If you're passionate about improving safety, usability, and performance in complex systems, we'd love to hear from you.
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