> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4551992-engineer-human-system-interaction](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4551992-engineer-human-system-interaction). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Human-System Interaction - **Company:** TNO - **Location:** Soesterberg, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Salary:** €3,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Information Technology - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4c889c43a9e6008 ## About the Role You have technical knowledge and experience with robotics/mechatronics, and have a demonstrable interest in research into human-system interaction. You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with customers and project members. You can take on tasks independently, but you also like to work in a team. You are able to translate customer questions and complex project objectives into concrete, substantiated solutions. You can quickly master new topics and are able to approach problems from different perspectives. In addition, you can report the outcomes and conclusions of complex issues in a technical-scientific way and present them in an accessible way to a variety of target groups., * A completed HBO/WO study in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Electro engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or a similar field. * Knowledge and skills to develop and program demonstrators, preferably in languages such as Python, C#, C++, as well as a curiosity about new technologies. And you don't shy away from the practical integration and testing of hardware and sensors. * Knowledge and experience with real-world robotics, quantitative research (including literature review, conducting experiments and data collection). * Creativity and a practical attitude to translate scientific insights into relevant applications in practice. * You are enthusiastic and motivated to immerse yourself in the world of our stakeholders (Defence and Security). ## Description Do you envision a future in which humans and (intelligent) systems work together effectively and responsibly? As a Research Engineer Human-System Interaction, you will work on the development of (robotics) systems that result in optimal effective human-machine teaming. You will work in the Human Machine Teaming (HMT) department, consisting of approximately 50 colleagues with diverse backgrounds, including AI researchers, engineers, cognitive psychologists and interaction designers. Within projects, you will not only work together with colleagues from HMT, but also with experts from other departments and locations. The mission of the HMT department is to generate knowledge and develop methods that improve the interaction between humans and technological systems. So you not only do research on technology, but also work hands-on with technology. It is precisely this combination that offers you the opportunity to further develop both as a scientist and as a technological professional. No two projects are the same. In one project, for example, you program a drone demonstrator for an evaluation by end users. In another project, you work in a team of system engineers, where hardware has to be integrated and programmed. What will be your role? As a Research Engineer Human-System Interaction, you will play an important role in applied research into the use of (semi-unmanned/intelligent) systems and in particular the collaboration between humans and such systems. In this position, you combine technology with scientific research. You will help develop and test new forms of collaboration between humans, robots and semi-autonomous systems, with applications within the defence and security domain. You will investigate how (robotics) systems can support professionals in complex operational environments effectively, safely and responsibly. You will be part of multidisciplinary project teams and work on challenging research issues at the intersection of human-system interaction, robotics and autonomy. In doing so, you combine practical technology development with insights from scientific research. In this way, you contribute to technology solutions that offer demonstrable added value in practice and thus strengthen the operational readiness of safety professionals. You will be involved in, among other things: * Developing and programming demonstrators/prototypes and simulation/evaluation systems. * Identifying and interpreting new developments in the field of robotics, telerobotics, AI and autonomy and assessing their relevance for human-machine collaboration. * Testing (semi-unmanned) systems in an operational context. * Translating operational needs and scientific insights into technological solutions. * To technically support the execution of scientific experiments in the field of human-machine interaction and human-machine teaming. * Reporting and presenting results to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. * Providing input to project proposals with new research ideas.