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Description
Who We Are
Aptima is a technological leader in the national security industry. Our mission is to drive the future of national security by engineering scalable solutions that fuse technological innovation with human potential to transform how individuals and teams train, develop, and perform in mission-critical environments.
Our culture is rooted in our core values, which have evolved over time and our employees have embraced – Integrity, Ingenuity, Excellence, Respect, Engagement, Teamwork. At our core, Aptima researches, develops, and innovates within an area that engineering firms largely ignore, the human component. To impact the world in meaningful ways, you must bring those innovations to light, and that is precisely what we do.
How You’ll Make An Impact
As part of Aptima’s Training, Learning, & Readiness Division, you will be assisting on high priority projects and work within the Division. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly interdisciplinary team on a variety of tasking, including the following:
Assist in search for and review peer-reviewed scientific literature
Assist senior researchers to perform data analysis and reporting using standard commercial tools such as Python, R, SPSS, or SAS
Develop draft content for technical analyses, written reports, presentations, and papers related to applicable areas of science and technology
Apply written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with team members using email, phone, and virtual meeting technology
Participate in a timely, productive, and collegial manner on a multidisciplinary project team
Requirements
Training and/or relevant coursework in research methods and statistics
Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
Completed B.A./B.S. degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, human factors, data science, or other related fields
Currently enrolled and completed at least one year of coursework in an accredited graduate program work toward a Master or Doctoral degree
About the Company
Aptima is engineering the future of national security by fusing human potential with advanced technology. For over 30 years, we’ve delivered AI-enabled systems that enhance readiness, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen cognitive and operational dominance across defense and national security. Trusted by the DoW, DARPA, and NASA, Aptima delivers proven innovation that advances human performance and protects our nation’s future.
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