Senior Scientist - Human Computer Interaction (UX/HCI/HMI)
About The Position
Charles River Analytics, a GRVTY company, is seeking a senior-level researcher with experience 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. The role leads and grows teams of researchers, designers, and engineers to understand work domains and user-support requirements, develop human-AI interaction concepts, and demonstrate and evaluate interactive prototypes. The Senior Scientist defines, proposes, and directs technical work; builds and maintains relationships with customers, sponsors, and partners; provides Human Systems subject matter expertise; and collaborates across disciplines to identify research opportunities. The work spans Human-Systems Integration and Human-Autonomy Teaming, with potential applications in human-AI teaming, decision-support systems, command and control, mission planning, supervisory control, predictive health and maintenance, cyber operations, and intelligence operations. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and requires onsite presence at least three days per week (60% onsite / 40% remote).
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Interaction Design, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
- Proven record of capturing and leading research and development contracts or grants as a Principal Investigator, Technical Lead, Chief Engineer, or Program Manager.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience analyzing work environments and conceiving, demonstrating, and evaluating user interfaces.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior experience in proposal writing, customer interaction, and presenting at technical conferences.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to work onsite at least 3 days per week in Cambridge, MA.
Nice To Haves
- Proven business development experience with DoD pursuits.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience in HCI, HSI, or a similar field.
- Domain experience 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 related 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a research agenda in Human-Systems Integration and Human-Autonomy Teaming.
- Study, model, and understand diverse customer needs in complex systems.
- Develop work-support solutions based on principles of human perception, cognition, and decision making.
- Coordinate and oversee researchers, designers, and software engineers as they implement and evaluate solution concepts through 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.
- Define, propose, and direct technical work.
- Provide Human Systems subject matter expertise and collaborate across disciplines to pursue research opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus bonus and retirement contribution.
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance.
- Vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Monthly gym allowance.
- Free parking.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance.
- Casual work environment.
- Access by public transportation.
- Employee ownership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
