Senior Research Scientist, Human-Centered Engineering

Aptima Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptima Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead multi-disciplinary, scientific and technical work across programs, advising division leadership and mentoring staff while maintaining a reputation as the go-to expert in their domain.

You will collaborate with Aptima partners and customers, lead proposals, apply advanced data analytics, and ensure compliance with contracts while advancing human-centered engineering in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in behavioral scientific discipline (e.g., I/O Psychology).
• 7+ years' work-related experience.
• Strong expertise in talent management, personnel selection, and competency modeling.
• Strong understanding of data analytic techniques and ability to guide engineers in these approaches.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experimental design and execution experience.
• Experience applying quantitative methods, statistics, and workforce analytics to organizational challenges.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to travel when necessary (upwards of 10-15%).
• Eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-company project teams in PI roles.
• Advise division leadership and partners, influencing technical direction and marketplace alignment.
• Foster repeat relationships with external customers and partners.
• Identify new research questions and opportunities that are consumable and in demand from customers.
• Lead proposals (e.g., SBIRs, BAAs, IDIQ Task Orders) in areas of expertise.
• Advise on future areas of inquiry, research methods, and technologies.
• Champion one or more technical areas as the 'go to' person within and outside Aptima.
• Contribute to data mining, statistical analysis, machine learning, modeling, and digital signal processing methods.
• Ensure work complies with contractual requirements and Aptima values.

Skills

Talent management

Personnel selection

Competency modeling

Data analytics

Communications

Travel willingness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Master's degree in behavioral science/ I/O psychology

Job description

Aptima Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead multi-disciplinary, scientific and technical work across programs, advising division leadership and mentoring staff while maintaining a reputation as the go-to expert in their domain.

You will collaborate with Aptima partners and customers, lead proposals, apply advanced data analytics, and ensure compliance with contracts while advancing human-centered engineering in mission-critical environments.