This position is located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Aviation Research Division, Software & Systems Branch, System Safety Section, ANG-E272.
Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/ program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team.
May perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams Conducts specific research tasks as well as support the formulation of research, development of statements of work and monitoring the execution of Terminal Area Safety (TAS) and/or System Safety Management (SSM) research that requires contract support.
Applies experience and detailed knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts applicable to his/her discipline to plan and accomplish assignments. Typical assignments may include: design work; field inspections; reviewing contractor work; collecting and analyzing data; performing trend analyses; engineering testing; writing technical/management reports; and recommending improvements to the design or operation of systems, equipment, or processes.
Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assigned duties and projects. Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and LOB/SO, but significant contact with contractors, customers, and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and/ or discuss the statuses of assignments.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. May provide recommendations to improve team work processes.
Frequently refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager, program/project manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer when guidelines are not available or applicable. Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Work activities typically support the activities of the SSM/TAS research program and may affect program objectives for the ANG-E2 division and the LOB.
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).
Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S.
educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
danielle.c.dombecki@faa.gov · 1 (609) 485-4323
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $82951 – $128581/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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