Junior Rotorcraft Safety Research Analyst

Atac - Santa Clara, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Santa Clara, CA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Junior Rotorcraft Safety Research Analyst position at ATAC involves supporting various aviation safety research efforts. This full-time role is part-time on-site at the FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center and part-time remote. The successful candidate will engage in data analysis, support the development of innovative technologies, and contribute to improving aviation safety.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing flight and simulator video data and marking it at pre-developed safety events.
• Downloading and copying data from test activities.
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis including reviewing, classifying, and categorizing flight and simulation data.
• Supporting the development of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and other related graphics.
• Assisting in the development of websites and other project materials.
• Supporting the development of heliports, flight procedures, and test scenarios.
• Assisting in the set-up and use of helicopter and eVTOL flight simulators.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and use of eye-tracking tools.
• Developing models and analytical tools using big data and high-performance computing tools.

Requirements

• A BS degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field with 0-4 years of related job experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations skills.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient at using office productivity software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Knowledge/experience with Aviation operations.
• Pilot experience/license.

Benefits

• Full-time position with part-time remote work options.
• Opportunity to work with leading aviation safety research teams.