Human Factors Engineer

MORSE Corp is an employee-owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA, with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers dedicated to delivering best-in-class technical solutions that address complex multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Human Factors EngineerAt MORSE, we solve hard problems to develop innovative technology for our customers in the US Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We are a team of smart, collaborative, and passionate individuals committed to making an impact on national security. Our work includes UAVs with precision delivery, novel AI capabilities, Test and Evaluation to ensure AI solutions meet their missions, and advanced Decision Systems to empower warfighters with data for better, faster decisions and situational awareness.

Job SummaryAs a Human Factors Engineer, you will work with end users and stakeholders to assess the operational effectiveness of AI systems. You will lead user engagement and knowledge elicitation studies to understand user requirements and define metrics for evaluating Human-AI teaming in operational environments. You will utilize your expertise in iterative design processes to gather feedback and recommend best practices, including design mock-ups, to enhance operational effectiveness. Additionally, you will analyze human-AI performance data to tailor solutions for specific operational scenarios.

Responsibilities

Perform Human-Machine Teaming Test and Evaluation (HMT T&E) of AI systems

Lead user engagement studies, knowledge elicitation, human-in-the-loop assessments, and workflow analysis

Identify performance metrics to evaluate human-AI teaming effectiveness

Conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments of human performance with AI systems

Develop UI mockups

Serve as liaison between data scientists, software developers, analysts, and end users

Perform statistical analysis to characterize human performance

Assess signal detection from both human and machine learning perspectives

Provide technical direction and leadership to small to mid-sized teams

Skills and Requirements

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

MS or PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, User Experience, Human Factors, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields

5+ years of professional experience

Experience with HMT, HMI, HSI, Human Factors, Human Performance, and Usability

Experience engaging with end users and stakeholders

Programming skills in Python

Our team values work-life balance through flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits. For more information, visit www.morsecorp.com.

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