Senior Scientist - Human Computer Interaction (UX/HCI/HMI)

Charles River Analytics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonus

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly gym allowance

Generous paid time off

Casual work environment

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Cambridge, MA is looking for a Senior Researcher specializing in Human-Systems Integration and Human-Computer Interaction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in user interface design. Responsibilities include developing research agendas, leading projects, and presenting findings. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 – $225,000 per year, along with competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience analyzing work environments and conceiving user interfaces.
• Proven record of capturing and leading R&D contracts as a Principal Investigator or Program Manager.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to be onsite at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a research agenda in Human‑Systems Integration.
• Study and model diverse customer needs in complex systems.
• Lead proposals and present work at briefings and conferences.

Skills

Human Factors

Cognitive Systems Engineering

Interaction Design

Proposal Writing

Customer Interaction

Technical Presentations

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Charles River Analytics, a GRVTY company, creates solutions and technology to tackle complex problems.

We have an opportunity for a senior level researcher in Human‑Systems Integration, Human Factors, or Human‑Computer Interaction to develop tools and interfaces that help users partner with technology in challenging work environments.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Develop and execute a research agenda in areas of Human‑Systems Integration and Human‑Autonomy Teaming
• Study, model, and understand diverse customer needs in complex systems
• Develop work‑support solutions that build on principles of human perception, cognition, and decision making
• Coordinate and oversee the work of other researchers, designers, and software engineers to implement and evaluate solution concepts as part of a user‑centered design process
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and collaborators
• Lead and contribute to proposals, technical reports, and research publications
• Present work at briefings and conferences

Areas To Be Explored

• Human‑AI Teaming, Decision‑Support Systems
• Command and Control, Mission Planning, Supervisory Control, Predictive Health and Maintenance, Cyber Operations, Intelligence Operations

What Do You Need?

• PhD or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Interaction Design, or Cognitive Science (or a related field)
• Proven record of capturing and leading research and development contracts or grants as a Principal Investigator, Technical Lead, or Chief Engineer, or Program Manager
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience analyzing work environments and conceiving, demonstrating, and evaluating user interfaces
• Strong written and verbal skills and prior experience in proposal writing, customer interaction, and presentation at technical conferences; Proven business development experience with DoD pursuits preferred
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to be onsite at least 3 days per week (60% onsite / 40% remote) in Cambridge, MA

What Does Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• 10+ years of relevant experience in HCI, HSI, or similar
• Domain experience in areas related to autonomous systems, intelligence analysis, or tactical aviation
• Experience as a PI or PM capturing and leading applied R&D programs through DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL, IARPA or other related government organizations
• Military Service or DoD work experience
• Technical or peer‑reviewed publications in any of the above fields
• Strong design aesthetic and functional reasoning skills with superior attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience with state‑of‑the‑art machine learning algorithms and autonomy systems

Salary Range

$170,000 – $225,000 per year.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus, retirement contribution, 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, monthly gym allowance, free parking, generous paid time off, and a casual work environment.