Job Title: Principal Research Scientist
Location: Dayton, Ohio

Who You Are:

You are the person people call when "close enough" is not scientifically good enough. You look at a crew station, protective system, dataset, digital manikin, or accommodation model and immediately start asking harder questions.

Is the population representative? Is the methodology valid? Does the model actually reflect human variation? Are the assumptions defensible? Can this conclusion withstand an independent technical review?

You are interested in science that gets used. Your work may influence design, body-size requirements, protective equipment, acquisition decisions, and who can safely operate a weapon system.

You are comfortable challenging assumptions, developing new methods, validating established methodologies, and explaining complex anthropometric and statistical concepts to engineers, program managers, acquisition professionals, and senior leaders.

What You'll Do:

• Establish and maintain scientific standards for laboratory research and evaluations.
• Serve as the laboratory's senior scientific authority.
• Lead advanced anthropometric and statistical analyses.
• Develop and validate multivariate anthropometric models.
• Develop and validate aircraft and crew-station accommodation methodologies.
• Lead or review body-size boundary case development.
• Provide scientific leadership for Digital Human Modeling and digital-to-physical validation.
• Review human-subject research methodology and scientific protocols.
• Evaluate scientific validity, repeatability, uncertainty, and data quality.
• Conduct independent scientific reviews of major technical products.
• Validate scientific conclusions and engineering recommendations.
• Lead data-analysis and accommodation-determination efforts for complex evaluations.
• Mentor scientists, investigators, engineers, and developing technical personnel.
• Develop research strategies, methodologies, publications, white papers, and proposal approaches.
• Present complex technical findings to Government scientists, engineers, acquisition leaders, and senior decision makers.
• Support collaboration with government laboratories, universities, research organizations, industry partners, and operational stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications/What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of directly relevant scientific or technical experience.
• Expert knowledge of engineering anthropometry and human body-size variation.
• Expert capability in multivariate statistical analysis and anthropometric modeling.
• Extensive aircraft, cockpit, workstation, equipment, or human-system accommodation experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or validating scientifically defensible accommodation methodologies.
• Extensive experience with Digital Human Modeling and model validation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex scientific analyses and provide independent technical judgment.
• Strong scientific writing, technical editing, peer-review, and briefing skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical risk and scientific validity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security eligibility and program access.

Education/Credentials:

• Doctorate degree in Biomedical Science
• US Citizenship is required for consideration, as this job requires a US government security clearance.
  • Acceptable - Secret security clearance

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and work on a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

This job description provides a high-level review of the responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills that may be required for the job. The job description is subject to review and change at any time and other job-related duties or requirements may be assigned as necessary.

What We Offer:

At Infinity Labs, we believe great work starts with people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. As a nationally recognized Great Place to Work ®, Inc 5000 fastest-growing company, and Military Times® Best for Vets employer, we invest in the benefits, resources, and opportunities our employees need to thrive - at work and beyond.

Highlights of our total rewards package for eligible employees include:

• Flexible medical coverage with a variety of plans and carriers, giving you more freedom to choose what works best for you and your family
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• An exceptionally generous 401(k) plan with guaranteed company contribution each paycheck
• Paid time-off, floating holidays, and opportunities to give back through paid volunteer time
• Significant birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Resources that support life beyond work, including a confidential employee assistance program and caregiving support services
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities to help you continue learning and growing
• Dynamic and inclusive hybrid work environment that values flexibility and work-life fusion. This role allows for a combination of remote work and in-person collaboration, enabling you to thrive in a setting that suits your needs.
• In-office perks including free parking, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a newly renovated central office location in Downtown Dayton.

Join a team where you can adapt fearlessly, forge new possibilities, and thrive together.