Galvion Active Systems designs and manufactures dynamic energy and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. **** Operations today depend on more charged equipment than ever before, and soldier efficiency and mobility are vital to mission success. The smart Li-Ion batteries, bulk and field-charging solutions, and power and data management systems that we develop add to mission intelligence, safety and success. Our user-centric design model, agile frameworks and on-site state-of-the-art labs allow us to provide insights, vision and technologies that deliver meaningful operational value to users, industry partners and academia. Our Active Systems division is at the center of our most forward-thinking projects and programs. This is a global, fast-paced team working with a number of strategic partners in order to bring the next-generation of smart, warfighter-worn, advanced power, data and software solutions to market.

This is your chance to join a passionate team who are making a difference and shaping the future of mission intelligence, survivability and success.

The Active Systems division adheres to a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. In a two-week period, employees will work 9 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, the first week Friday is an 8-hour workday, while the second week Friday is off.

PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

The Research Biomechanist is key member of the Warfighter Systems Integration Lab (WSIL). This position helps develop new methodologies, evaluate new technology, and participate in the new product testing, analysis, development and improvement efforts of the company. Specifically around the areas of optimizing Warfighter Capability under various physical and cognitive loads that emerge from advanced technology use in realistic combat environments. The Research Biomechanist provides expertise on product and understanding of end user physical/cognitive performance in context-specific scenarios, and contributes to improving product usability, fit and comfort. Specifically, a background and focus on integrating the following advanced technologies is highly desired; Heads Up Displays (HUDs), Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), Aural and Haptic Communications Systems and the associated challenges of Cognitive Load, Visual/Aural Attention and Localization, impact and trades of Physical Loading on the Warfighter, and a System of Systems approach to ensuring optimized performance in complex environments.

The Research Biomechanist integrates human factors engineering into pre-product exploration, the product development cycle and incorporates subject matter expert and user feedback into the design process in order to optimize human well-being and overall performance.

SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People

• Assist Director with daily operations of the lab, to include providing direct assistance to lab personnel in the preparation, testing, operation, and maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Incorporate subject matter expert and user feedback into the design process in order to understand the interaction among humans and other system elements.
• Liaise with industry and military experts.
• Assist with supervision, training, and mentoring of interns and students from partnering institutions.

Process

• Perform user testing and product assessment with both qualitative and quantitative methods at all stages of design and development
• Conduct laboratory experiments using methods from Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Human Factors, Ecological Psychology, and Experimental Psychology
• Report results, and recommendations to enable interpretation and application for improved product design
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance

• Ensure proper functioning and utilization of research equipment and software used in data collection, reduction, and overall preparation of data for analysis.
• Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
• Develop and evaluate products by applying a user and team-centered approach

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Human Factors/Ergonomics, Engineering, Biomechanics, Psychology, Kinesiology, or related fields. Master's Degree preferred.
• A strong foundation in collecting, analyzing, and applying kinematic, kinetic, and physiological data for engineering applications, and robust scientific computing skills are required.
• 6-10+ years of research experience in a laboratory setting, military experience is a plus.
• Experience leading projects involving product testing and development.
• Experience with personal protective equipment and advanced technology (HUDs, VAS, etc.). Integrated Systems experience and impacts of military technology on physical and cognitive load is a plus.
• Experience with electronic products and applications, UI and UX is a plus. Demonstrated intellectual flexibility, good judgment, analytical problem solving and calculated risk taking.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have proven ability to analyze data and able to prepare clear and concise written and verbal reports.
• Needs to be a customer oriented self-starter who can work in a dynamic and evolving team environment.
• Must be willing to learn new methodologies/laboratory collection techniques, and approaches to quantify the trade-offs in advanced technology systems, such as Heads-Up displays, Aural (headset) perceptual performance, and tactical/operational priorities.
• Demonstrated success in planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting the results from human performance assessments. Demonstrated success in managing multiple programs with different deadlines at the same time.
• Proficiency in programming and statistical software (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Unity, R, SPSS) for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Proficiency in fabrication of specialized research instrumentation and computer interfacing preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office base and laboratory environment.
• 25% travel may be required between Galvion facilities

About Galvion :

At Galvion, we believe in human-centered innovation. Everything that we do starts with the end-user - the warfighter, the law enforcement officer, the first responder. We work proactively to identify and solve the problems left unsolved by others. We continuously strive to exceed expectation and imagination, whether in a partnership that we facilitate, a solution we provide or a product that we deliver.

Our Armor, Active Systems and Focused Solutions divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built, advanced solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the world's most demanding military and tactical end-users. We exist to empower their missions: we protect the people who protect us. We are thinkers. Doers. Pioneers. We are passionate about what we do. Always looking to the future. Always one step ahead. And with almost 400 people working across design, manufacturing, sales, testing, research, and administration, we're able to create integrated solutions that genuinely challenge perceptions about what's possible.

This is your opportunity to build more than just a career. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our life-saving, life-changing work. Join our team and our mission today.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. **
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