Research Engineer Intern

Key Skills

Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Statistical modeling

Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 25 years, Aptima's mission has been to improve and optimize performance in mission-critical, technology-intensive environments. We apply deep expertise in how humans think, learn, and perform to today's challenges. Whether for fighter pilots functioning in the cockpit, medical staff in the ICU, or teams collaborating across distributed networks, our solutions:

• Ensure synergy between humans, the technologies they use, and the organizations within which they operate
• Enhance productivity through human-AI teaming, unobtrusive measurement, data analytics, and intelligent interfaces
• Accelerate learning, training, and readiness with precision learning that is customized, personalized, and efficient

What Makes Us Unique

Our culture is rooted on three principles that our founders planted, and our employees have embraced ever since— innovation, impact, and empathy. At our core, Aptima researches, develops, and innovates within an area that engineering firms largely ignore, the Human component. In order to impact the world in meaningful ways, you must bring those innovations to light, and that is precisely what we do.

Entrepreneurial and creative energy run through our veins. When our team chooses to continue their education or professionally publish their work, we cheer then on. Teamwork, collaboration, and a relentless focus on our customers are central tenants of our culture. Work hard. Take care of each other. Lead by example. Accept others for who they are.

So, while the world knows us as a company that is moving humans, technology, and AI forward, we believe we are something more.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Research Scientist Intern is responsible for supporting general research, study design (including human subjects research), data analysis, methodological assessment, and manuscript development for applications in a domain such as information analysis, environmental sensing, healthcare, and industrial safety. Candidates will have proven ability to work and communicate in multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll Need

• Problem solving and collaboration skills
• Interest in applying basic research to the goal of creating usable software systems
• Interest in applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence for human-centered system design (e.g., natural language processing, natural language generation, transformer models)
• Interest in working on distributed, collaborative, multi-disciplinary research teams
• Interest in writing proposals and research reports
• Interest in Agile software development practices
• Foundational coursework in areas such as human factors, cognitive science, data analytics, statistics, machine learning, programming

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., Human Factors, Computer Science, Applied Psychology, Cognitive Science)

Working Conditions (ADA accommodations may be sought)

• Some on-site work may be necessary.
• Limited travel to customer sites is possible.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to an innovative team and company. Salary range for this role start at $21.00 hourly and is commensurate with lived and professional experience. Aptima’s comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement savings, pending eligibility requirements.

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.