Associate Director - Human Factors Engineering (RAIL)
Core
Lead Human Factors Engineering activities across the full rail system lifecycle, establishing design philosophies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Role type
Senior Human Factors Engineering Lead (Rail)
Builds
Rail and infrastructure systems with embedded human-centred design and safety-critical compliance
Domain
Rail transport / Safety-critical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Human Factors principles, Hierarchical Task Analysis, HMI design assessment, usability testing, cognitive workload analysis, error management strategies, RAMS assurance, certification documentation, regulatory compliance interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience with EN 50126, RIS-7100, RSSB guidance, mock-up and simulator development, structured user feedback studies
Technologies
EN 50126, ISO 9241, RIS-7100, RSSB guidance
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of Human Factors activities from concept to operation; Conduct task analyses and usability studies; Develop compliance strategies and certification documentation; Interface with regulatory bodies; Drive human-centred design in multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, technical leadership
