Human Factors Specialist
5AI USED FOR5%moving to50%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Human Factors Specialist
Human factors specialists study how people interact with machines, products and systems - then use that knowledge to make things safer and easier to use. They work across healthcare, transport, phones and more.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
Thales GroupA global leader in aerospace and defence, Thales values human factors expertise to enhance safety and efficiency in their systems.BoeingBoeing is committed to user-centred design in aviation, making human factors specialists essential for their innovative projects.NHSThe NHS employs human factors specialists to improve patient safety and enhance healthcare delivery through better design.Jaguar Land RoverAs a leading automotive manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover integrates human factors into their design processes to enhance driver experience.AirbusAirbus focuses on human factors to ensure safety and efficiency in their aircraft design and operations.University College London (UCL)UCL is a leading university that offers opportunities for human factors specialists in research and applied projects.Transport for London (TfL)TfL employs human factors specialists to improve public transport systems and user experience across London.Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce values human factors in their engineering processes, ensuring safety and efficiency in their products.BBCThe BBC employs human factors specialists to enhance user experience in their digital products and services.GSKGSK integrates human factors into their healthcare products to ensure they meet user needs and improve patient outcomes.