Aviation Safety Data Analyst

ATAC - 3.4

Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $62,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Software engineering Software coding Big data systems Research Programming languages Cloud-based systems Associate's degree Technical Proficiency Data analysis software Full Job Description The Position ATAC has an opening for an Aviation Safety Data Analyst. This is a full-time position for approximately three to six months and located either on-site at the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; at ATAC's offices in Arlington, VA, or remote. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated member of ATAC's WJHTC safety research team and will support various analysis efforts including developing and evaluating methods for analyzing, processing, and filtering various forms of air traffic control and other aviation-related data from existing FAA systems to support the enhancement of commercial aviation safety.

Responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with other in-house FAA researchers and laboratory personnel, developers, programmers, and other contract support as well as research partners such as NASA, MITRE, and other universities to advance separations standards analysis capabilities. Developing new aviation safety metrics. Supporting data analyses including automating analysis processes and report generation. Supporting user interface/visualization development. Restructuring and processing historical data. Supporting the development of functional requirements and software documentation. A background check will be required for this position. Qualifications ATAC is looking for a self-starter that can work independently and complete projects with minimum oversight. They must be adaptable and able to learn new coding languages, tools, and technologies as necessary to meet customer needs. Required attributes include : An Associate of Science (AS) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of related job experience Strong software development skills Proficiency with Big Data analytics Proficiency with cloud-based solutions Strong analytical skills Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations skills S. citizenship or permanent residency Desired attributes include: Aviation safety experience Proficiency with AI/ML tools Experience with Palantir Foundry Knowledge of the current air traffic management system Experience with current FAA data repositories In addition, the ideal candidate is a team player, open to new ideas, technologies and development methodologies, thinks both logically and creatively, and approaches problems and problem solving with a positive and constructive attitude. The salary for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 annually. Corporate Information ATAC Corporation is a software and services company that specializes in providing the aviation community with state-of-the-art computer simulation, modeling, and analysis tools, as well as expert services in air traffic systems and operations design and analysis. We are committed to making major contributions to the aviation industry by providing high quality products and services to meet critical needs, while maintaining a creative, innovative, and responsive, small-company environment. ATAC serves clients in both the public and private sectors via its headquarters office in Santa Clara, California and branch offices in Washington, DC, and San Diego, California. Primary clients include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), service branches of the Department of Defense (DOD), airport authorities, airport planning and engineering firms, and private companies involved with aviation systems development and integration. ATAC offers a casual business environment within a supportive team of innovative individuals. Pride in ATAC's working and aviation focused environment and culture is key to our success. Those who share this passion will thrive here. If this sounds like you, please send your resume, including a cover letter in which you summarize the particular elements of your background that relate to the requirements of this position to ATAC. Please use one of the following methods to send your resume AND a cover letter in which you summarize the particular elements of your background that relate to the requirements of this position.

E-mail:

Human Resources at Please send a non-formatted ASCII-text version of your resume in the body of the email, or attach your cover letter and resume as Microsoft Word documents.

ATAC Corporation Attn:

Human Resources 2770 De La Cruz Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95050-2624 ATAC is EOE Disabled/Veterans ATAC strives to provide its employees with both stability and growth while furnishing diversified products and services to a broad spectrum of clients. It has an environment that is rich in resources and conducive to individual initiative. As such, ATAC has been able to attract and retain a staff that excels in productivity and technical competence. The character of its personnel is reflected in the quality and economy of the services it performs. ATAC is always interested in candidates that are self-starters, work well both independently and in a team environment, are open to new ideas and ways of doing things, think both logically and creatively, and approach problems and problem solving with a positive and constructive attitude. ATAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. View job openings below and to send your resume and cover letter, email Ellen Asleson at . If you need assistance in submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 408 736 2822.