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 mainly based in our state of the art facility in Brisbane (MILVEHCOE - Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence). Our HF team thrives on the intensity required to deliver quality and scientific-practitioner methodologies to solving challenging problems.

**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?**

Our values of **Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)** supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

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;
- 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.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Flexible working practices
- Generous internal incentive and referral program
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
- We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

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 with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.