Job Description

Job Title: Psychology or Human Factors/Ergonomics Graduate

Job Location: Farnborough

Job Type: Permanent/Fulltime

Salary: £33,750

Job ID: 20015

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers

About the team:

The Human Performance team are looking for a Psychology or Human Factors/Ergonomics graduate to join them. As part of the team, you will contribute to a broad range of research and consultancy projects for defence and security. These projects will likely span several areas, including human factors engineering, usability, human cognition, command and control, cyber, and behaviour change.

What will I be doing?  

• You could be responsible for:

• Supporting the development of military equipment and vehicles to meet the needs of the end-user

• Cutting edge research into understanding and influencing human behaviour

• Assessing cyber vulnerabilities of important systems

• Conducting trials and experiments

• Supporting the protection of critical national infrastructure

• Contributing to some of most challenging, high profile science and technology programmes in the UK

• Joining QinetiQ you would:

• Work in multidisciplinary teams delivering projects in defence and security

• Determine the best way for our customers to exploit novel and emerging technologies

• Be part of a two-year graduate programme allowing you to develop your technical expertise whilst getting the opportunity to experience a wider range of experience as well

• Get access to training to develop your technical and leadership skills

• Get the opportunity to support community projects, for example acting as a STEM ambassador to local schools

You will be working in multidisciplinary projects teams, using your skills to review literature, design and run experiments, design data collection activities, write reports, support trials, and present findings to customers.

Academic requirements:

You will need to have obtained, or are about to obtain, a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a key focus on any of the disciplines listed below:

• Psychology (or a related field)

• Ergonomics

• Human Factors

Additional skills and experience:

It would be desirable (but not necessary) that you have skills, qualifications (including degree modules), or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Anthropology

• Coding

• Behavioural Analytics

• Cognitive Psychology

• Cyber Psychology

• Experiment Design

• Human Factors / Human Factors Integration

• Neuroscience

• Occupational/Organisational Psychology

• Management Science

• Sociology

• Statistics

• Usability / UX

Additionally, you should be willing to learn and have demonstrated an aptitude for learning at pace.

How to apply:

Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
• Coaching and Mentoring
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Flexible Benefits package
• Employee discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee-led networks

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.

Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!

To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ

Closing date for new applications: 5th June 2026

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