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Senior/Principal Human Factors Engineer
Location: Reading (UK Wide Flexible) - Hybrid Working
Our Opportunity
Thales Group designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, and we’re seeking talented Human Factors engineers who can apply their knowledge and skills supporting the Human Factors Capability and Engineering projects/programs. As an expert in Human Factors Engineering you will be responsible for implementing Human Factors best practice methodologies.
The RTI (Research, Technology and Innovation) function is at the centre of Thales UK supporting growth in all of the key market areas, and spearheading activity into future markets identified as growth opportunities.
Creating an environment where staff find working with RTI an enjoyable, empowering and creative experience. As a key capability in RTI, the Human Factors Team are responsible for shaping the future user experience of Thales technology. As a Human Factors Engineer you will be leading our efforts to integrate new technology with users in a range of complex environments, including the challenge of AI integration into systems, novel user interfaces and technology using ‘human-machine teaming’ concepts. The goal is to create technology and a user experience that drives forward Thales as a business and develops technical capability across Thales’ existing and future market segments.
Key responsibilities & Tasks:
This role is based in Research, Technology & Innovation (RTI), and will work with all areas of Thales, in the UK and with our other units worldwide. The group works for the CTO and is part of the Technical Directorate, providing an independent HMT/HF function from other groups within Thales UK.
Represent Thales as a Human Factors & User Centred Design Champion, both within Thales and externally with existing and future customers.
Apply insights from the human sciences, including qualitative or quantitative research methods and UX/design thinking approaches, to understand and solve problems.
Implement experiments – these are likely to be fast-paced and agile research activities, rather than long-term experiments.
Lead internal and external “guerrilla usability” evaluations of equipment, software tools and processes.
Co-lead design sessions, workshops and contribute to prototype design. Design, conduct, and analyse experiments with end users of our systems.
Collaborate engineering team members as they conduct design-based research and rapidly iterate prototypes.
Sensitively interact, in-person and online, with Thales team members, and external contacts, customer or users.
Plan, write, and deliver research outputs at a level suitable for publication
Assist Thales Design Centre London team in setting technical strategy and provide innovation services on projects in close collaboration with business units. Liaise with external technology developers and experts to understand market and technology developments in user centred design, User Experience or human factors, pan domain. • Begin to develop your own external contacts within Human Factors and R&D, focusing on user interface design and human factors, attending.
Provide thought leadership in new and active technology and business areas to meet the needs of Thales UK.
About You
You love to learn and are open to taking on tasks outside you normal skill set, happy to learn as you go – training and support will be provided.
Have a real passion for empathizing with our end users, helping others to express their issues with equipment/software and ability to develop ‘real trust’ with users.
Willingness to engage with users when they have difficult or challenge problems and may have experienced some negative event, you will have the ability to use tact and judgement in how you approach these situations.
You’re passionate about research-driven process and basing decisions on the best evidence you have available. You will also have an understanding that sometimes little or incomplete evidence is available and trusting yourself to make a decision anyway in these situation and adapting to any outcome.
Ability to work with ambiguity – due to our R&D work and early stage interventions, the work we do as a team can sometimes be less well defined, or for us as a team to define. You will be flexible in your approach to problems and willing to adapt to changes. You will also have the ability to take on-board feedback and respond positively, not fearing a proactive approach and seeking help from others when needed. Most importantly, you will be a person who does not struggle to adapt to change.
You will have the ability to work without supervision and have an entrepreneur’s spirit – willing to try new things and take on responsibility. We aim to encourage our staff to follow their passions, and expect you to be clear in how you would like to develop, the types of work you want to be involved in etc.
Skills:
Experience in a technical role - having specialised in one or more of the following areas:
Human Factors
User Experience
Applied Psychology
User centered design
System Engineering
Excellent communication skills - being able to communicate complex concepts clearly, interactively, and persuasively to a range of different audiences.
Ability or willingness to learn how use rapid prototyping tools, such as Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe XD and other audio/visual tools to communicate concepts.
Ability to demonstrate leadership of a project, including management of that project [administrative and financial] – if you have no experience in this area, Thales will develop you in this area.
Ability to demonstrate a track-record of independent work with supervision/support from a senior Human Factors specialist.
Able to demonstrate an aptitude for designing user interfaces or systems that can solved real world problems.
Ability to apply a range of human factors methods and tools such as task analysis, workstation and workstation design, control room design, workload assessment, HCI/HMI design and assessment, user-testing, Human Reliability Assessment (HRA), manpower assessment, and Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
Desirable:
Prior experience of defence projects and working on Human Factors Integration (HFI) activities – knowledge and experience of JSP 912, DefStan 00-251 and relevant ISO standards.
Qualifications/Experience:
We are open to a candidate from a wide variety of backgrounds. Your qualifications may include:
A BSc or MSc in Psychology, Sociology, Ergonomics, Human Factors or other relevant human science
Bachelors in Engineering with experience of Human Factors or Developing user centric designs
Willingness to work towards Chartership in a relevant area (Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors or British Psychological Society, for example)
Security Clearance statement
This role requires SC level security clearance without caveats/restrictions (Either current or ability to gain full clearance is essential). For more information and guidance, please visit the UKSV website.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Location: Primarily Reading but candidates will also be considered across the UK and who are commutable to Thales sites in Cheadle (Manchester), Crawley, Bristol, Templecombe and are able to travel Thales and customer sites adhocly when required
Flexibility:
Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Benefits at Thales
Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes;
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.
As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will ensure the service offerings, including software applications, devices, associated labeling, and packaging are designed to be safe and effective for use by intended users within intended environments. This is a senior role with accountability and responsibility to implement a Human Factors strategy that meets regulatory guidelines and requirements for defined target markets. This is an onsite opportunity in Milpitas, CA or Alameda, CA.
What You'll Do
Education and Experience You'll Bring
Required
Preferred
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free cov erage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
Divisional Information
Medical Devices
General Medical Devices:
Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
CRM
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Diabetes
We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Vascular
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
Neuromodulation
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
Structural Heart
Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
EP
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
HF
In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
Diagnostics
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on
Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.
Nutrition
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
The base pay for this position is
$83,600.00 – $167,200.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Human Factors Engineer – Electrophysiology, St Paul, MN
Come join a growing team of Human Factors Engineers and Designers, working on emerging cardiac ablation technologies. This role will support the design of next generation cardiac ablation products, shaping the experience of its users.
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
Position Responsibilities
Provide human factors support to R&D teams
Responsible for supporting activities necessary to complete human factors engineering projects. Activities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting ethnographic user research to identify user needs
Translating user needs to requirements and product design concepts
Developing prototypes to explore and validate product design concepts
Performing workflow, task and use error analyses
Conducting Formative Usability testing
Conducting Summative Validation testing
Support program teams to ensure sound human factors principles are considered and implemented
Required Qualifications:
M.S. degree in Human Factors Engineering, or a related discipline required (e.g., Product Design, Usability Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, etc.)
3+ years of relevant human factors/usability engineering or design experience
Ability to apply knowledge of human factors principles (human performance and limitations – perceptual, cognitive, motor skills, anthropomorphic) and techniques (user research, user-interface design, usability testing) to the design, development, and evaluation of hardware and/or software products
Ability to support Human Factors activities across the product lifecycle, including ethnographic research, user needs identification, workflow and task analysis, requirements development, user interface design, user error analysis, usability and validation testing
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership
Familiarity or experience with software and/or hardware user-interface design
Ability to interface with customers in a highly professional manner
Ability to quickly assimilate advanced domain knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent collaboration and organization skills
10% Travel, including Internationally, by plane and by car
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Ph.D. degree in Human Factors or related disciplines
Experience in medical device development
Working knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology
Working knowledge of Human Factors/Usability Engineering regulatory standards
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$71,300.00 – $142,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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