Human Factors Specialist

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

No one day is the same in RDA Human Factors. From working alongside users inside the vehicle to, HF workshops, to writing up technical reports, the job has guaranteed variety. Currently a small team, the HF capability is split between Melbourne and Brisbane, with team members spending time between our state of the art facility in Redbank (Milvehcoe - Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence), our project offices in Fortitude Valley (QLD) and Southbank (VIC), as well as working from home. Our HF team thrives on the intensity required to deliver quality and scientific-practitioner methodologies to solving challenging problems. We enjoy our job and thrive to make an impact Some of our core values are teamwork, honesty, integrity and always learning.

**About the Role**

The Human Factors Specialist is responsible for executing the Human Factors Engineering Program for one or more of our projects and will be responsible for assuring that the contracted human factors requirements are met.
- As the
- **Human Factors Specialist** you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Further development of Human Engineering Program Reports in accordance with the contractual requirements;
- Conduct human factors analyses, studies, experiments, simulations, tests, and demonstrations and summarise the results into design recommendations and requirements;
- Optimisation of product design of Mission and Support Systems in regards to consideration of human engineering;
- Develop suitable acceptance test plans and procedures to verify that the human engineering requirements of the Contract have been achieved; and
- Provide specific human engineering advice to internal developers of Support System simulators.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Relevant degree in Human Factors: Psychology, Ergonomics, industrial/product design or a related field;
- Application of Human Factors standards and experience with requirements;
- Understanding or ability to use 3D CAD (NX preferred) would be advantageous;
- Membership with HFESA;
- Relevant Human Factors experience in a major Defence Program is desirable;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills;
- An ability to travel internationally and interstate when and if required;
- Work independently, autonomously and with mínimal supervision;
- Demonstrates high initiative; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets