Human Factors Engineer - Experimental Psychologist - Battelle Memorial Institute
ARLINGTON, VA
About the Job
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Human Factors Engineer - Experimental Psychologist . This position will be attached to the Battelle office in Crystal City, VA. The work schedule will be 3 to 4 days a week in McLean, VA, or Crystal City, VA and the remaining time will be remote.
This selected candidate will perform Human Factors and Experimental Psychology research and testing, designs and develops tools, experiments, systems and environments. Specific domain and industry areas include, but are not limited to, transportation and highway safety, driver attention and safety, human machine interface (HMI), driver behavior, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and emerging technologies in transportation.
Responsibilities
+ Performs complex assignments related to the design and development of tools, systems and environments for increased safety, efficiency and operating performance. Lead and/or conduct research and development activities for experiments and projects.
+ Interprets complex data and results; writes technical reports. Prepares technical reports and makes presentations to client, both formal and informal.
+ Troubleshoots processes when expected results are not obtained.
+ Manages projects, executes technical tasks, communicates with clients concerning the schedule and quality of deliverables.
+ Both leads and assists with business development and proposal efforts. Independently leads small to mid-size proposals (<500K). Partners with other staff to develop mid- to large-size proposals (500K+).
+ Builds relationships with internal and external clients for business development and project execution.
+ Contributes to IR&D studies.
+ Assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle- sponsored conferences.
+ Participate in scientific conferences and peer review panels and works to increase company visibility through publications.
+ May provide direction to and coordinate the efforts of engineers and support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
+ Oversees, mentors, and trains junior staff as needed.
Key Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 2 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or PhD in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in the Transportation Industry.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Principal Investigator.
+ Strong understanding and experience in the areas of transportation and highway safety, driver safety and human factors, HMI, application and analysis of transportation and traffic data (e.g., SHRP-2 data), design and conduct of driving simulator and field tests using real-world vehicles in test track and on-the-road settings, road data collection and experiments for transportation human factors studies including naturalistic driving studies.
+ Must be a self-starter, be able to take on multiple complex assignments, independently manage and prioritize work time to balance customer and business needs, and ability to work with both government and commercial clients.
+ Prior experience working with NHTSA, FHWA, FMCSA, TRB, State DOTs, and/or other similar clients.
+ Prior experience doing business development, including capture planning and proposal writing, and demonstrated experience leading winning proposal efforts.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a wide range audience.
+ Must be U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or PhD
+ 2 years of experience working directly with USDOT and/or commercial organizations.
+ Demonstrated experience working as Technical Principal Investigator on contract vehicles for USDOT.
+ Advanced statistical skills and use of R, Python, or similar statistical and scientific languages.
+ Understanding of human-in-the-loop and model-in-the-loop simulation analysis; Data visualization; Behavioral research data collection techniques.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
+ Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Human Factors Engineer - Experimental Psychologist . This position will be attached to the Battelle office in Crystal City, VA. The work schedule will be 3 to 4 days a week in McLean, VA, or Crystal City, VA and the remaining time will be remote.
This selected candidate will perform Human Factors and Experimental Psychology research and testing, designs and develops tools, experiments, systems and environments. Specific domain and industry areas include, but are not limited to, transportation and highway safety, driver attention and safety, human machine interface (HMI), driver behavior, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and emerging technologies in transportation.
Responsibilities
+ Performs complex assignments related to the design and development of tools, systems and environments for increased safety, efficiency and operating performance. Lead and/or conduct research and development activities for experiments and projects.
+ Interprets complex data and results; writes technical reports. Prepares technical reports and makes presentations to client, both formal and informal.
+ Troubleshoots processes when expected results are not obtained.
+ Manages projects, executes technical tasks, communicates with clients concerning the schedule and quality of deliverables.
+ Both leads and assists with business development and proposal efforts. Independently leads small to mid-size proposals (<500K). Partners with other staff to develop mid- to large-size proposals (500K+).
+ Builds relationships with internal and external clients for business development and project execution.
+ Contributes to IR&D studies.
+ Assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle- sponsored conferences.
+ Participate in scientific conferences and peer review panels and works to increase company visibility through publications.
+ May provide direction to and coordinate the efforts of engineers and support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
+ Oversees, mentors, and trains junior staff as needed.
Key Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 2 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or PhD in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in the Transportation Industry.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Principal Investigator.
+ Strong understanding and experience in the areas of transportation and highway safety, driver safety and human factors, HMI, application and analysis of transportation and traffic data (e.g., SHRP-2 data), design and conduct of driving simulator and field tests using real-world vehicles in test track and on-the-road settings, road data collection and experiments for transportation human factors studies including naturalistic driving studies.
+ Must be a self-starter, be able to take on multiple complex assignments, independently manage and prioritize work time to balance customer and business needs, and ability to work with both government and commercial clients.
+ Prior experience working with NHTSA, FHWA, FMCSA, TRB, State DOTs, and/or other similar clients.
+ Prior experience doing business development, including capture planning and proposal writing, and demonstrated experience leading winning proposal efforts.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a wide range audience.
+ Must be U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Master’s Degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of experience in the Transportation Industry beyond school or PhD
+ 2 years of experience working directly with USDOT and/or commercial organizations.
+ Demonstrated experience working as Technical Principal Investigator on contract vehicles for USDOT.
+ Advanced statistical skills and use of R, Python, or similar statistical and scientific languages.
+ Understanding of human-in-the-loop and model-in-the-loop simulation analysis; Data visualization; Behavioral research data collection techniques.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
+ Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
+ Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
Source : Battelle Memorial Institute