Human Factors Scientist

Explico is seeking entry-level human factors scientists and engineers for our Detroit and Denver offices. We are also seeking senior or manager level candidates in any of our offices.

WHO WE ARE

Explico’s Human Factors practice provides services related to human performance and safety as applied to individual products or components as well as in systems of various sizes and levels of complexity. Our services include:

• Consumer product safety and hazard evaluation
• Vehicle/equipment/heavy machinery operator behavior analysis
• Visibility, conspicuity, low-illuminance scene assessment and documentation
• Analyzing visual perception, attention, perception-response time (PRT), decision making, and auditory perception during real-world situations
• Volunteer human testing
• Safety and risk analysis
• Safety and warning label assessment, design, and evaluation
• Incident analysis, testing, and reconstruction using VR and motion capture systems

Our professionals must have the necessary knowledge and experience to gather the important information and evidence, perform detailed calculations, and provide verbal and written results in a manner that gives clarity to a complicated problem.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The position will involve performing human factors analyses of real-world accidents in support of managing and principal level testifying engineers. Day-to-day activities will include:

• Detailed review/synthesis/summary of case-related materials in the form of photographs, video, physical evidence, testimony, and other descriptive documents
• Use state-of-the-art technology to collect data and evidence from the field
• Collect, review, and summarize relevant technical literature
• Perform engineering calculations and simulation
• Execute human factors testing and experimentation using Explico’s state of the art tools (motion capture, data acquisition, virtual reality, etc.)
• Conduct literature searches and summaries
• Communicate findings in written and oral presentation format both internally and to external clients
• Support managing and principal level engineers/scientists by assisting them in preparing for courtroom testimony
• Leverage Explico’s unique and state of the art visualization capabilities to create compelling and effective visual demonstratives for use at trial in the form of 3D models, animations, and custom interactive 3D applications (virtual reality, augmented reality, and traditional 3D)
• Perform and publish independent research
• Pursue professional development and marketing opportunities with the purpose of becoming a principal level testifying engineer

WHO YOU ARE

SUPER SMART AND SUPER CURIOUS

Math and science classes have always been easy (and enjoyable) for you, and you have the degrees and GPA to prove it. Beyond the classroom you are always finding ways to improve yourself. You read books on how to be more productive, you peruse YouTube when you need to fix something around the house. You have pursued research projects not because you had to, but because of genuine curiosity.

MASTER COMMUNICATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

Unlike your peers, you seek opportunities to get in front of a crowd and communicate your research findings. You have experienced “death by Power Point” and have made a solemn vow to never commit such a heinous act. You have written several published works and learned that writing is a skill developed by practice. In general, you consider yourself an excellent teacher and love designing and delivering an informative and compelling lecture.

A “CREATIVE-TYPE”

You do not subscribe to the belief that technically proficient people can’t be “creative types.” While you are very good at math and sciences, you also excel in creative endeavors. You enjoy applying your creative talents to coming up with new and innovative ways to solve problems. You are excited to work with Explico’s state of the art tools and find creative ways of applying them to the investigation of real-world accidents.

ORGANIZED AND ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL

You use tools to track your to-do’s and calendar appointments. You know the importance of time management when working against multiple deadlines. You focus on both the big picture AND the little picture. You use proper grammar and punctuation when communicating via various text-based methods. You are excited about a career that lets you work on numerous fast-paced projects simultaneously because you have the organizational skills to handle it.

DRIVEN

You have never needed someone to “crack the whip.” You are driven by accomplishment and creativity.You are willing to pay your dues and invest heavily in your own career and development. You fully acknowledge that developing a career in consulting doesn’t happen overnight and doesn’t happen with a 9 to 5 mentality. You want to be the primary variable in your own success and fully understand that success will only come through hard work combined with an environment that is completely supportive, flexible, and enabling.

TEAM PLAYER

Good teams make you better and you make good teams better. You have experienced the magic of participating in a real team setting and accomplishing something great. You find enjoyment and fulfillment in mentoring others. You want to work in a place where everyone is on the same team and celebrates each other’s successes and supports each other through failures.

WE THINK YOU’LL NEED

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 0 to 6 years working in areas related to human factors such as physiology, cognitive psychology, human perception, biomechanics, or industrial or consumer product
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in human factors related discipline (Masters and PhD strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated track record of performing human factors related research (peer-reviewed publications)
• Successful passing of CHFP or CPE exam

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

• Comfortable in Mac OS X and Windows 10
• Microsoft Office
• Bonus if you have previous experience in:
• Software: MADYMO, Virtual CRASH, Faro SCENE, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Unity3D, Blender, PFTrack, Lightroom, Photoshop, LabVIEW, MATLAB, R, Shiny, Acrobat
• Programming: Python, C#, R, C

FLEXIBILITY

As a young and fast growing organization we are still building many of our systems. Everyone helps with all tasks (no matter how big or small). You’ll work with different types of scientists and engineers and all the leaders in the company. You will need to be adaptable as we continue to grow and learn.

BENEFITS

We believe in taking care of our team at Explico. The culture within Explico is one of teamwork and mutual respect while having as much fun as possible as we pursue excellence in our craft. Our work is widely varied, never routine and always intellectually challenging. We provide competitive pay, bonus opportunities, paid time off (10 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days), 401(k) contributions, full healthcare coverage (medical, vision, and dental), life and disability insurance, and an educational assistance program. We would be happy to discuss our benefits further with you through the interview process.

Who Should Apply

As a company we provide outstanding benefits, opportunities, and most importantly the autonomy-support and trust to forge a unique career path, but there is a significant requirement to join Explico's team. We expect tenacity from our team in their pursuit of excellence. As a company, we give 100% to the development, growth and wellbeing of our team and require the same effort in return. So, if you are looking for a place where you can clock in and out and "do your time," Explico is not for you. If you are looking for a place to push the envelope, where you are awarded with opportunities and challenges and a culture that supports individual and team growth, fill out the application at the bottom of this page. Maybe we can become a significant part of your overall story!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• Under 1 year

Ability to Relocate:

• Englewood, CO 80112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Englewood, CO 80112

Salary : $60,000 - $130,000