Aptima Inc.

Optimizing Human Performance in Mission-Critical Environments

Since 1995, Aptima’s mission has been to optimize and improve human performance in mission-critical, technology-intensive settings. We apply deep expertise in how humans think, learn, and perform to today’s challenges. Our competitive advantage lies in our unique multidisciplinary approach to human-centered engineering:

• Human-Centered Approach – Aptima places a strong emphasis on understanding human behavior, cognition, and performance. By focusing on the human element in complex systems, we can design solutions that optimize human-machine interactions that enhance overall performance.
• Interdisciplinary Expertise – Aptima brings together a diverse team of experts from fields such as engineering, data science, psychology, and cognitive science. This interdisciplinary approach allows us to tackle complex problems from multiple perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Innovation and Research – Aptima is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We actively engage in research and development efforts, staying at the forefront of advancements in areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and simulation.
• Domain Knowledge and Experience – Aptima has extensive experience working across various domains, including defense, intel, aviation, law enforcement, and healthcare. Our deep understanding of the specific challenges and requirements in these fields enables us to provide tailored solutions that address our customers’ unique needs.
• Collaborative Partnerships – Aptima collaborates with Government, industry partners, and academic institutions to leverage collective knowledge and expertise. These collaborations foster innovation, enable access to cutting-edge technologies, and help Aptima stay responsive to evolving industry needs.

Whether for fighter pilots functioning in the cockpit, medical staff in the ICU, or teams collaborating across distributed networks, Aptima’s solutions help measure, assess, inform, and augment human performance in defense, intel, aviation, law enforcement, and healthcare.

An Award-Winning Company Culture

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.

A Focus on Innovation and People

For more than 25 years, we’ve combined social science principles with quantitative computational methods to deliver leading-edge solutions that optimize and improve human performance. Our corporate culture encourages Aptimists at every level of the company to embrace an entrepreneurial and creative spirit, while providing a work environment that ensures synergy, enhances productivity, and accelerates learning, training, and readiness.