Human System Integration Engineer

Tharros is seeking a Human System Integration Engineer for an upcoming program supporting a US Navy customer focused on research, engineering, and technical center focused on information warfare, cybersecurity, C4ISR, electronic warfare, AI/ML, communications, and related defense technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and evaluate Human Systems Integration (HSI) solutions supporting Navy Command and Control (C2) environments to improve operator effectiveness, situational awareness, and mission execution.
• Analyze human-machine interaction requirements and develop user-centered interfaces, workflows, visualizations, and decision-support capabilities integrating AI/ML, NLP, and operational data sources into Common Operating Picture (COP) environments.
• Conduct usability assessments, operational evaluations, and workflow analyses to optimize human interaction with tactical systems, mission applications, and distributed computing environments supporting joint and coalition operations.
• Collaborate with software engineers, mission operators, and government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into intuitive system designs and human-centered technical solutions.
• Support integration, testing, and validation activities within DevSecOps and representative Navy operational environments including CANES, afloat systems, experimentation labs, and tactical command centers.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing operator performance, reducing cognitive workload, and improving mission responsiveness through advanced visualization, automation, alerting, and predictive decision-support technologies.

• Active TS/SCI DoD Clearance
• 4 years of experience of relevant HSI engineering including experience in Government related R&D, T&E, and systems acquisition programs.
• BS Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. Examples include Applied Math, Applied Physics, Operational Research, Modeling and Simulation, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Naval Architecture. Must be an ABET Accredited BS Degree from ABET recognized engineering curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.