(Human) Systems Engineer

About the role

Join our Human System Engineering team at APL to help develop and design systems of the future for the DoD. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of algorithm developers, computer scientists, psychologists, systems engineers, and others who design missile defense systems of tomorrow and improve current-day systems. You will develop solutions to bridge gaps in human-machine warfighting teams in information-dense, high stakes environments to revolutionize warfighter-augmenting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of current and future systems by ensuring they effectively leverage systems and mission engineering practices
• Facilitate warfighter engagement in system design and development
• Work with engineers to: generate human-system designs and concepts; develop/derive human-system requirements; provide technical direction for military system development and review/provide feedback on system designs; communicate designs and concepts (e.g., via task flows, activity diagrams, wireframes); review and provide feedback on system designs to ensure they adhere to human-system standards and best practices
• Develop and lead fast-paced research projects in critical areas such as human-machine team behavior and performance, unmanned vehicle command and control, level of automation determination, and AI-enabled systems
• Help shape research vision and strategy and inform group technical direction
• Report accomplishments and contributions to sponsors and stakeholders
• Work across organizations to review results, refine concepts, propose solutions, and oversee projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• Passion for building team culture, driving innovation, and building/executing strategic initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and the design/development of complex systems
• Experience with task analyses and task flows
• Experience with/have developed system requirements
• Significant experience writing and submitting proposals
• Proven ability to work independently and with government, DoD Sponsors, and analysis teams
• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience and responsibilities related to systems engineering and design of complex systems

Pay

Minimum Rate $85,000 Annually / Maximum Rate $195,000 Annually