Aviation Crash Engineer

The Aviation Crash Engineer will oversee detailed inventories and conduct engineering condition assessments of crash-test documents and legacy media, including paper, film, photos, videos, and oscillographs. They will also evaluate selected physical artifacts, such as biodynamics seats, helmets, and related equipment.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS* Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.* Minimum of ten (10) years of research experience working in field.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Lead item-level and batch-level inventories and engineering condition assessments of crash-test records and legacy media (paper, film, photos, video, oscillographs) and selected physical artifacts (biodynamics seats, helmets, related equipment).Apply engineering judgment and format-specific criteria to develop written disposition recommendations (retain, transfer, preserve, digitize-conceptual, or identify for excess/destruction subject to Government approval).Document chain of custody, handling controls, and interim safeguards for fragile media and artifacts during appraisal and transfer processes.Coordinate technical findings and resolve ambiguous or high-risk cases with the CAMI records custodian, FAA technical SMEs, and contract management.Maintain thorough documentation (condition reports, photographic records, metadata) to support disposition recommendations and future stewardship.Aid other members of the CAMI with this task upon request.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field (degree must be from an accredited university) and a minimum of ten (10) years of research experience working with aircraft seat systems, occupant protection, crash test hardware, and test instrumentation standards beyond attainment of the degree.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.EOE including Disability/Vet* Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).#INDCNI