Position: Human Factors 10 month Placement 2021

Location: Bristol

Job Code: GU408

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We've got lots of information on our recruitment process and helpful hints and tips on our website - make sure you've reviewed all the information before making your application.
We don't require a CV for our Graduate, Summer placement and 10 month placement roles. The recruitment team and hiring managers will use the information provided in this application only.
Roles will close once we have received enough applications - this could be as early as end of October - so make sure you apply as soon as you are able to.
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MBDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you envisage any difficulties with our recruitment process then please contact the Resourcing team at resourcing@mbda-systems.com and we will make any reasonable adjustments.
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Questions

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1. Find an example of a system/equipment/technology where humans have not been considered in the design. Explain in no more than 300 words the impact of how humans have not been well considered. * Online Question 1

2. The technology for autonomous/ driverless cars has dramatically improved in recent years; soon they might be commonplace on our roads. What do you think the key human-related issues are for a designer to consider? Explain your reasoning in no more than 300 words. * Online Question 2

3. Please explain why you are interested in working within this department. (Please utilise the full 200 word count). * Online Question 3

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