Aviation Safety SME: Engineer/Scientist for NAS Innovation

Central Service Area; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Service Area is seeking professionals for various Subject Matter Expert positions focused on supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety programs. Candidates should apply engineering and technical expertise to tackle aviation challenges in the National Airspace System.

Roles require a minimum degree qualification, with varying experience based on the level from SME I to SME V. All candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders with at least 3 years of U.S. residency and must hold Public Trust approval.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aviation-related duties.
• 6+ years of experience may waive degree requirement.
• Experience working with complex systems and aviation safety.

Responsibilities

• Support FAA Aviation Safety programs through engineering and analytical support.
• Apply technical expertise to solve aviation systems challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system evaluation.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Experience with FAA programs

Modeling and simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Doctorate in psychology or related technical field

Job description

Central Service Area is seeking professionals for various Subject Matter Expert positions focused on supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety programs. Candidates should apply engineering and technical expertise to tackle aviation challenges in the National Airspace System.

Roles require a minimum degree qualification, with varying experience based on the level from SME I to SME V. All candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders with at least 3 years of U.S. residency and must hold Public Trust approval.