SME - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation
About the role
CSSI, LLC. has over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions. Our collaborative work has improved the safety of transportation related human and systems infrastructure, increased the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS), and facilitated the modernization of both NAS and DoD systems and capabilities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., CSSI employs nearly 200 employees throughout the country, helping customers across the United States and globally understand and implement the solutions to their biggest obstacles.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering, scientific, and technical expertise to solve complex aviation systems, safety, and operational challenges
- Develop and implement technical solutions, models, and algorithms to improve system performance and safety outcomes
- Conduct advanced modeling, simulation, and system analysis supporting safety and operational performance
- Develop and apply analytical tools, models, and simulation environments to support system evaluation and technical problem solving
- Support technical planning, system integration, and problem-solving efforts across multidisciplinary teams
- Collaborate with FAA program offices, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to develop and implement technical and analytical solutions
- Provide technical guidance and direction across tasks or teams, supporting coordination of complex engineering and analytical efforts
Applicant Preferences
- Experience with advanced analytics, software-enabled modeling, dashboards, or data visualization supporting aviation safety or operational analysis
- Experience applying advanced modeling, simulation, software development, or data-driven technical solutions in complex aviation or engineering environments
- Familiarity with modeling, simulation, data analytics, or system-level technical problem solving
- Experience supporting complex technical programs, including emerging aviation technologies
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation I: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or other related field and a minimum of four years of experience in performing the above duties or aviation-related experience
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation II: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or other related field and eight years of experience in performing the above duties or aviation-related experience
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation III: Master’s degree in engineering, science, or other related field and ten years of experience in performing the above duties or aviation-related experience
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation IV: Master’s degree in engineering, science, or other related field and thirteen years of experience in performing the above duties or aviation-related experience
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Engineer/Scientist/Aviation V: Doctorate degree in psychology, industrial or organizational psychology, engineering, science or other technical or analytical related field and ten years of experience in performing the above duties or aviation related experience
Benefits
THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY