Graduate Human Factors Engineer

Graduate Land Human Factors Engineer

Company: BAE Systems

BAE Systems is proud to equip the British Armed Forces and international customers with a range of munitions products, from small arms ammunition through to heavy artillery, tank ammunition, warheads and payloads.

Supporting the armed forces with some of the most advanced munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. We are looking for people with the passion, drive and the skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the very best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK’s leading defence, aerospace and security company.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Role Overview

Location: Glascoed (Clwyd)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

What You Will Be Doing

You will integrate and support engineering teams to provide Human Factors specialist knowledge to assist the development of products and manufacturing processes from concept through to decommissioning. Working with engineering teams collaboratively to provide early input to enable end users to benefit from solutions designed around the operator/soldier/airman/sailor.

You will provide support to emerging engineering and production projects with Human Risk Management, integrating with the Systems Engineering approach to realise net gains in production quality and process efficiencies. This role is wide-ranging and has both practical and theoretical elements, working with operators and engineers to achieve real-world solutions that are cost-effective.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing HFI support under the guidance of the HF discipline lead in the design of products and processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Capturing and managing human factors requirements, risks, and opportunities.
• Providing guidance to design. Conducting testing and evaluation. Supporting acceptance and review.
• Plan and execute quantitative and qualitative human factors assessments.
• Use direct measurement, survey, interview, observational and documentation methods to collect data.
• Conduct Human Failure/Reliability Analysis.
• Provide advice on the usability of standard operating procedures and exchange of critical information.
• Provide guidance to queries on fatigue and shift work decisions.
• Conducting and managing HF trials in a safe and suitable manner, from the trials planning stage to completion and presentation of the data.

Qualification Requirements

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:

• Human Factors or Ergonomics
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product/Industrial Design
• Psychology
• Human Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Safety Science

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

In addition to professional development, BAE Systems value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

Recognising the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2Work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity within our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. We’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.