Staff Engineer, Human Factors

Shield AI

Shield AI is a company focused on developing intelligent unmanned aerial systems and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts.

Washington, DC, USA

$160,442 - $240,663

Staff Software Engineer

In-Person

5+ years of experience

AI · Robotics

Description For Staff Engineer, Human Factors

As a Human Factors Engineer at Shield AI, you will work on real-world projects focused on manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts that impact the design, operation, interaction, management, and analysis of intelligent unmanned aerial systems. You'll collaborate with engineers, UX designers, product managers, and subject matter experts in unmanned systems operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing and applying human factors methodologies
Conducting field research using ethnographic methods and cognitive task analysis
Contributing to use case and scenario development
Collaborating on human-machine interface designs
Advocating for human perceptual and cognitive considerations
Ensuring compliance with customer human factors standards
Conducting testing for software features and releases
Preparing test plans for modeling, simulation, and live flight tests
Recommending requirements for human-machine interface instrumentation
Reviewing technical and systems engineering documentation
Conducting literature reviews and creating summaries with recommendations

Required qualifications:

5+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 7+ years with a Bachelor's, or 4+ years with a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
Experience in multidisciplinary settings and with human subjects research
Knowledge of human factors and human performance concepts
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance (US citizenship required)

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with MUM-T, human-robot interaction, or AI applications
Experience with human-machine interface design, particularly ground control stations

Join Shield AI to shape the future of artificially intelligent systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer, Human Factors

Review and select human factors methodologies; adapt and apply them to the design and evaluation of our products
Conduct field research using ethnographic methods and cognitive task analysis to develop and validate system requirements
Contribute to use case, user stories and scenario development that drive product design processes
Collaborate with UX designers to create and review impactful human-machine interface designs and prototypes
Advocate for human perceptual and cognitive considerations as they apply to sense-making and decision-making tools
Ensure compliance with customer human factors standards
Present interface designs and prototypes to multiple audiences for feedback and/or handoff
Conduct testing in order to approve software features and releases
Prepare test plans that collect quantitative and qualitative data in modeling and simulation contexts as well as live flight tests
Recommend and write requirements for human-machine interface instrumentation that provides improved insights to user interactions
Review and provide feedback on technical documentation and systems engineering documentation
Conduct literature reviews and create written summaries and briefings containing recommendations for our products
Travel to company, test, and customer locations to conduct project work

Requirements For Staff Engineer, Human Factors

Minimum five years of experience and Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., human factors engineering/psychology, cognitive systems engineering, integrated systems engineering, industrial engineering, applied cognitive science, information science, or related discipline), or seven years of experience and a bachelor's degree, or four years of experience and a Ph.D.
Prior experience in a multidisciplinary setting
Prior experience developing and executing research or test plans involving human subjects
Knowledge of human factors and human performance concepts and theories
Passion for solving complex problems while navigating constraints and trade-offs in a fast-paced setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.