Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer

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Are you passionate about solving complex problems and creating cutting-edge technology solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills and creativity are valued and encouraged? If so, Mile Two might be the perfect fit for you!

At Mile Two, we are dedicated to developing advanced solutions that drive innovation and efficiency across various industries. Our team of experts works on projects leveraging the latest technologies to make a real impact for our government and commercial partners. We create seamless integrations between human expertise and advanced machine capabilities to solve complex challenges.

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• Supported Autonomy: We empower our team members to take initiative and make decisions while providing the support they need to succeed.
• Humble Expertise: We recognize and respect the knowledge and skills of each team member, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
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As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that challenge you and help you grow professionally. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to explore our current job openings and apply today.

Mile Two has a need to add a Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer to engage and drive our current and future projects to the next level and champion our customer relationships. This role will be central to advancing our Cognitive Systems Engineering capabilities and elevating the strategic and operational impact of our work across a wide range of projects.

This Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer will support the following: mentorship in the Cognitive Task Analysis techniques (including Knowledge Elicitation and work domain analysis); Functional Abstraction techniques; Observational/Ethnographic research techniques; System Analysis techniques; Representation Aiding techniques; Staged-world studies and simulation; Craft and deliver Cognitive Engineering training; Technical writing skills (for proposals and journal/conference/workshop publication)

The Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer will work with Business Development to develop and implement strategic business development plans to win work to achieve company revenue and experience goals, Identify and pursue new business opportunities, and build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions. Cultivate and strengthen relationships with clients, ensuring a responsive, customer-focused approach that enhances Mile Two’s reputation and client satisfaction.

The Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer will be responsible for the management and integrity of the design, conduct, and reporting of the research project and for managing, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity of any collaborative relationships.

The Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer will serve as a Principal Investigator for multiple projects and will be accountable for tracking and driving scientific and technical changes within the domain. This role is integral to Mile Two’s mission of advancing Cognitive Systems Engineering excellence while forging strong, trust-based partnerships with our clients. The Principal Cognitive Systems Engineer will be a pivotal player in ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of technical and strategic value.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in Cognitive Systems Engineering, Human Factors, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related experience (coupled with relevant work experience)
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage the complexity, uncertainty and shifting requirements that come with research-centric projects and rapid prototyping
• Passionate about usability, human-machine teaming, and studying work in practice
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and through writing
• Ability to work independently or in conjunction with a senior team member on system models and artifacts
• United States citizenship status and a security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance is required
• Experience working with software teams
• DoD Experience
• Experience being the Principal Investigator for multiple projects
• Experience writing proposals
• Demonstrated capability to generate leads and support BD process

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten or more years of hands-on experience with systems engineering and user-centric design
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes
• Comfortable leading internal and external meetings
• Experience with commercial software products
• Experience with MBSE
• Relevant publications in CSE, human-machine interface, etc. is desirable
• Domain experience with modeling and simulation, AI/ML technologies, and/or autonomy
• Demonstrated thought leadership in area of expertise
• Comfortable networking, promoting, and cultivating business relationships
• Software development experience

LEADERSHIP:

• Ability to lead discussions and push conversations
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate stakeholder discussions
• Ability to direct project direction and coordinate with other disciplines
• Ability to create and lead in technical training and mentorship
• Ability to drive technical direction for the organization’s methods and approach