Aeronautics Research Engineer/Analyst (CR-SH-VA)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Crown Consulting, Inc. strives to connect people through driving aviation innovation and expanding aerospace and telecommunications infrastructure. We have been making a difference for our FAA, NASA, State Departments of Transportation and commercial aerospace industry customers for over 30 years. Whether developing and supporting programs that allow the FAA to coordinate responses to natural disasters; simulating air traffic demand; developing methods and techniques to improve the efficient use of the National Airspace; contributing to the safe and effective adoption of advanced aviation concepts; or engaging the next generation of STEM professionals, we are at the forefront of ushering in aviation’s new frontier of smart, multimodal, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, and aviation systems.   

We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We have been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area. We have built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers. Come experience the Crown difference. 

Crown was voted as "One of the DC region’s Top Workplaces in 2021." 

Job Description

Crown is a leader in planning and implementing aerospace and advanced transportation services, with a focus on advanced air mobility (AAM). We have more than three decades of experience in developing strategy, exploring concepts, assessing technologies, developing use cases, and projecting economic impacts for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and State departments of transportation. We are looking for an exceptional new team member to join our Crown innovators working with companies and government agencies to safely advance aviation’s newest frontier.

We seek an Aeronautics Research Engineer/Analyst to contribute to several current and prospective efforts, many centered around AAM.

Typical projects include:

  • Systems engineering applying key principles to portfolio analysis efforts
  • Aeronautics strategy development including formulating future visions, goals, and research portfolios
  • Concepts of operation and use case development
  • Aviation infrastructure analysis (such as AAM vertiport siting)
  • Economic impact analysis
  • Real-world implementations of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and AAM use cases
  • Knowledge elicitation (surveys, interviews, workshops) with government and industry stakeholders 

While our team promotes a flexible work environment, we prefer this position to be based at our headquarters in Rosslyn, Virginia. We will consider applicants located elsewhere in the United States. Rosslyn, conveniently located across the river from Washington DC, presents a dynamic urban environment teeming with professionals from many nearby offices. Amenities include dozens of restaurants and food trucks, which make for a dynamic and pleasing lunch scene; a Gold’s Gym nearby to which employees can get discounted memberships; shopping; banking; and the other amenities of an urban environment.      

Qualifications

  • A B.S. degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, or other related discipline is required; an M.S. or PhD degree is a favorable differentiator.
  • An academic and/or professional background in aeronautics/aviation is required
  • Experience in leading analysis teams and/or applying project management skills, at the sub-task level or overall client task level, is beneficial
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as are data analysis skills
  • 2 – 10 years of experience is desirable, but we are flexible in seeking outstanding candidates
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) is required
  • Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering and SysML using tools such as MagicDraw is desirable
  • Software expertise, software development, visualization, and modeling & simulation skills (Tableau, MATLAB, C++, Java, Python, Visual Basic, machine learning, etc.) are a favorable differentiator
  • Ability to obtain Suitability for Position of Public Trust clearance is required

Additional Information

Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.

Crown is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext 3059.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor