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[Remote] Research Specialist/Analyst/Scientist

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-17

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CNA Corporation is a leader in public research, currently seeking Research Specialists, Analysts, and Scientists to support the Federal Aviation Administration's ambitious air traffic control system project. The role involves developing operational concepts, researching technologies, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance aviation safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Developing operational concepts and use cases
  • Researching emerging technologies and state of the art practices
  • Researching the application of AI/ML for future concepts
  • Designing analyses, modeling, and simulations
  • Evaluating the application and trade-offs of various technologies
  • Contribute recommendations based on recent advances, best practices, and gaps to implement modern systems and technologies that advance the future of aviation while continuing to ensure its safety and security

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Senior Research Specialist)
  • Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Associate Research Analyst)
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Research Analyst)
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Research Scientist)
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Senior Research Scientist)
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field (for Principal Research Scientist)
  • 2 years of experience (for Senior Research Specialist)
  • 0 - 2 years of experience (for Associate Research Analyst)
  • 2 – 5 years of experience with Master's, 0 years with PhD (for Research Analyst)
  • 5 – 10 years of experience (for Research Scientist)
  • 10 – 14 years of experience (for Senior Research Scientist)
  • 15+ years of experience (for Principal Research Scientist)
  • Past experience in the FAA and aviation domain

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off programs to promote a health work-life balance

Company Overview

  • CNA is a nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation. It was founded in 1942, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.cna.org.
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