Job Description
Replies within 24 hours Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Donation matching Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Profit sharing Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources Location: Hybrid (Washington, DC metropolitan area preferred); travel up to four weeks at a time to FAA field facilities for audit, assessment, and IOA activities, including possible night and weekend shifts Employment Type: Full-Time About AKIVA AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Position Overview AKIVA is seeking a senior engineer to lead the technical execution of FAA Air Traffic Organization audits, assessments, and Independent Operational Assessments (IOAs). You will plan and conduct on-site and remote assessments, develop assessment documentation, and provide engineering judgement on Air Traffic Control and Technical Operations issues. The role suits a senior systems engineer who has run audits or operational assessments in regulated, mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Conduct audits and assessments (remote or at FAA field facilities) on ATO Service Units' safety policies, procedures, training, SMS performance and maturity, and hazard mitigation controls Plan, collect, and analyze data during audits and assessments; provide subject matter expertise for planning,