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Aptima · 1 month ago

Scientist Intern, Performance Augmentation Systems (Summer 2026)

Fairborn,OH,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Aptima is a technological leader in the national security industry, dedicated to transforming how individuals and teams train and perform in mission-critical environments. The Scientist Intern will assist in reviewing scientific literature, contribute to systems design, conduct usability testing, support data collection and analysis, and participate in user interviews.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in search for and review peer-reviewed scientific literature on cognitive science and human factors research

Studying and contributing to systems design

Conducting usability testing and human-in the-loop evaluations

Supporting data collection and analysis activities

Participating in user interviews

Assisting with technical documentation

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

Qualification

Human factors expertiseSystem usability evaluationApplied mathematics degreeData collectionAnalysisCognitive science backgroundWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Demonstrated expertise in human factors and system usability evaluation

Completed B.A./B.S. degree in an applied mathematics discipline such as statistics, computer science, or mathematics

Currently enrolled and completed at least one year of coursework in an accredited graduate program work toward a Master or Doctoral degree in an applied mathematics discipline, such as mathematical psychology, statistics, computer science, or physics

Preferred

Background in human factors, cognitive science, or related behavioral science disciplines, along with strong analytical and written communication skills