Graduate Human Factors Engineer
Job Title Graduate Land Human Factors Engineer
Location Glascoed (Clwyd)
Start Date 8th September 2025
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate programme you will be required to attend your site, 5 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.
Salary £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
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?
What you will be doing
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
- 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 (human error, workload, situation awareness, ergonomic methods, and usability).
- 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
Skills
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
On commencement of employment you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”). The Welcome Payment is subject to the normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment. This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether this be relocation cost, securing housing, ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs, anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems.
Inclusivity within our recruitment process
Our environmental responsibility
Export Control/Security
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
Start date (dd Month Year) 8th September 2025 Length of contract Permanent contract