Biomedical / Mechanical Engineer

SENTIR Research Labs (SRL), the Solution for Engineering New Technology and Innovative Research, is a division of Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) that manages over 80 Federal contracts and research programs in twenty-seven states supporting the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. SRL specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. SRL offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities' most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Overview

As an Airman Accommodation Laboratory (AAL) Engineer, you will be a part of project teams assigned to develop, test, build, deploy, and evaluate new and improved solutions to meet the needs of the customer. The AAL measures and represents United States Air force (USAF) airmen body size data as it relates to fit, function, and safety to improve protection and long-term health for the warfighter. The Candidate will work with study coordinators, engineers, scientists, and other members of the team on research relating to engineering anthropometry, crew station modeling, head/neck modeling, integration and validation of human and system models, developing and supporting digital engineering practices, and statistical modeling of 3D human body shape and skeletal geometry. AAL engineers translate research results into customer solutions and are responsible for keeping the program manager, chief scientist, teammates, and other stakeholders updated throughout each project. AAL engineers should have knowledge, interests, and experience in anatomy, human computational modeling, biomechanics, and ergonomics.

Job Duties

• Perform equipment systems and aircraft crew stations evaluations as it relates to fit and function, given anthropometric population variations and human body factors.

• Data Collection: respectful, careful, and methodical measurement of anthropometry and performance variables of human subjects and high value systems.

• Data Analysis: numerical and statistical analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data as they relate to human fit and performance mapping of personal equipment, aircraft crew stations and other related areas as tasked.

• Planning/Reporting: well written, accurate and concise project test plans/reports.

• Utilize 3D scanning (FARO, Artec, Vitus) and motion capture (Xsens) equipment to gather information on test participants and crew station environments.

• Create visual presentations using charts, graphs, and tables in SAS, Excel, Statistica, Polyworks, and 3D software programs as well as digital human modeling.

• Provide test and evaluation (T&E) support on emmerging helmet systems, protection and survival gear, seating and restraint systems, and aircraft crew stations.

• Collect and analyze study data and recommend appropriate solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong ability to communicate orally and written.

• Knowedgable in technical report writing.

• Familiarity with 3D visualization, scanning software, hardware, and/or motion capture.

• Basic Human anatomy background/knowledge.

• Basic coding knowledge.

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or part of a team.

• Skilled in task management/prioritization and sensitive information handling.

• Able to travel for studies and conferences.

• Proactiveness and promptness.

• Experience with MATLAB, or similar software programming tools to build statistical models of human geometry, and human computational modeling.

• Record of scholarly research that demonstrates potential for success in the field of biomechanics and/or mechanical engineering and sufficient knowledge of computational biomechanics and biomedical engineering.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with FARO.

• Experience with XSens.

• Experience with force plates.

• Experience with motion capture systems.

• Exposure to the Air Force research environment.

• Familiarity with processing (segmenting) medical images (CT, MRI scans) using image processing software to quantify the 3D geometries of the human.

• Familiarity with AnyBody Modeling System.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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