Human Factors Specialist
5AI CAN DO5%moving to50%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM VETERINARY SCIENCES →
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.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do 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.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Human Factors SpecialistIn this entry-level role, you will assist in conducting user research and usability testing, gaining hands-on experience in the field of human factors.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Human Factors SpecialistAt this stage, you will lead user research projects and collaborate closely with design teams to enhance product usability.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Human Factors SpecialistIn a senior role, you will oversee human factors projects, mentor junior staff, and influence strategic design decisions across the organisation.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.