Description

Do you have expertise in human centered design and/or human-machine systems with a desire to solve some of the hardest problems facing our Nation?

 

Are you passionate about tackling current and emerging challenges to provide real-world impact and drive the future?

If you are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, or Computer Science and passionate about integrating systems, humans, and operations to achieve mission outcomes, we would love to have you join our team!!

 

The Health and Human-Machine Systems Group is seeking talented individuals to help us design and operationalize advanced and autonomous solutions to revolutionize healthcare and socio-technical systems for the Nation. We leverage skills across engineering disciplines, computer science, and data science and advanced analytics to make critical contributions to critical challenges in collaboration with government, academia, and industry. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and researchers responsible for developing innovative solutions and integrating cutting-edge technologies, data-driven processes, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) principles. You will partner with creative thinkers, motivated problem solvers, and life-long learners in support of our country and our warfighters.

 

As a Human Factors Engineer, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary, high-performing team delivering innovative solutions across global health, special operations, cybersecurity, and other mission-focused domains that support and enhance human readiness. 

• You will collaborate with other engineers, scientists, and technical experts to conduct research and systems development while supporting advancements in cognitive engineering and human-machine partnerships.
• You will analyze, assess, and make recommendations regarding human system design and development. This may include requirements analysis, task design/redesign, use case development, functional flow definition, and workload modeling. 
• You will utilize User-Center Design (UCD), User Experience (UX), and User Interface (UI) design skills to rapidly develop prototypes.
• You will collaborate with operators/end users, stakeholders, and other experts to capture human requirements, technical recommendations, teaming tactics, performance feedback, and field test results for a variety of complex systems.
• You will support the development, documentation, review, and presentation of systems engineering artifacts related to human factors, system usability, task analysis, vulnerability assessment, and human systems integration in accordance with APL's high-quality standards. 

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, Computer Science, or other related degree with a strong track record of academic performance.
• Have demonstrated capabilities in requirements analysis and development, experimental design, human performance measurement, and system evaluation.
• Have experience with User-Centered Design (UCD), User Experience (UX), and User Interface (UI) design.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have demonstrated success while working both independently and within a team environment.
• Are able to travel occasionally to attend meetings with our government sponsors and operational stakeholders.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Possess a Master's degree in Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, Human Systems Integration, Computer Science, or other related degree with a strong track record of academic performance.
• Have experience operating in a human performance laboratory with physiological measurement capabilities. 
• Have experience with health, government, and/or military systems.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$85,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$165,000 Annually