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 and NASA customers for over 30 years, developing and supporting programs that allow the FAA to coordinate responses to natural disasters; plan use of airspace; simulate air traffic demand; develop methods and techniques to improve the efficient use of the National Airspace; and contribute to the safe and effective control of air traffic. Our work in air traffic and flight simulation has provided the FAA the tools that are used today to effectively manage constraints imposed by severe weather or closed runways. 

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." 

Crown seeks a Safety Engineer to perform analysis work for our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) customer. The selected candidate will evaluate commercial equipment for use in the National Airspace System by developing Operational Safety Assessments (OSA) and minimum technical requirements. The selected individual will conduct independent reviews of vendor documentation, including safety documentation, requirements documentation, configuration management and quality assurance plans, software assurance plans, training material, and commercial instruction books. Work may also include research into alternative certification methodologies and assisting with drafting policy documentation. Work activities include:

• Planning for FAA OSA and other forms of Safety Risk Management Documents
• Drafting FAA Safety Risk Management Documents
• Assessing proposed safety strategies and designs for compliance with appropriate standards
• Drafting of technical requirements
• Independent review of vendor system documentation
• Providing feedback to vendor applicants regarding deficiencies in submittals
• Participating in meetings with vendor applicants for FAA system approval

Required Education & Experience

This position has the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in Engineering, Math, or Science degree is required
• Eight years of relevant experience is required

Desired Skills

The selected candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following:

• System Safety Assessment guidelines such as ARP 4761 and ARP 4754
• Design Assurance standards such as RTCA/DO-178/278, RTCA/DO-254, and EUROCAE/ED-153

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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require US Citizenship. 

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 4011.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.