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Systems Engineers

CNA Corporation
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
CNA’s Enterprise Systems and Data Analysis (ESDA) Division within the Institute for Public Research is currently seeking Systems Engineers across experience levels. All positions are remote.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is embarking on a bold vision to deliver Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) that can meet the needs of increased air traffic demand while integrating new entrants such as drones, air taxis and commercial space launches, they look to CNA to tackle their most complex challenges through data-driven analyses that produces actionable recommendations.

We’re looking for motivated and creative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the nation’s most ambitious efforts ever to transform our national airspace system and deliver people and goods faster and safer than ever before.

Job Description

Our Systems Engineers will be key team members, eliciting stakeholder needs, generating and analyzing system requirements, developing and validating functional and system architectures, and evaluating the application and trade-offs of various technologies. This is all while applying an understanding of impacts and considerations on the national airspace system. The role will contribute recommendations based on recent advances, best practices, and gaps in the application of systems to implement modern systems and technologies that advance the future of aviation while continuing to ensure its safety.

Past experience in the FAA and aviation domain is not required but preferred.

Advanced degrees (Masters, PhD) will be considered with lower years of experience at each level.

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Qualifications By Levels

Systems Engineer I

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field

Experience: 2 – 4 years

Salary range: 75K – 90K

Systems Engineer II

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field.

Experience: 4 – 6 years

Salary range: 90K – 105K

Systems Engineer III

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field.

Experience: 5 – 8 years

Salary range: 105K – 120K

Systems Engineer IV

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field.

Experience: 8 – 11 years

Salary range: 120K – 135K

Systems Engineer V

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research, or a related engineering field.

Experience: 12 years

Salary range: $139,400

CNA follows a broad band compensation framework that considers a range of criteria in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience; degree, certifications, other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary ranges above are reasonable estimates.

CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a health work-life balance. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on employment classification.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Salary : $75,000 - $139,400

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