Aircraft Certification Engineer – Systems

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expert level understanding of aircraft systems including Environmental Control (ECS), Fire Protection, and Auxiliary/Emergency Power.
• Serve as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness requirements.
• Develop, review and execute certification plans for MCDA programs.
• Interface with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to coordinate approval activities.
• Identify and resolve certification gaps arising from the interaction of civil and military airworthiness requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in aircraft certification related to aircraft systems, with direct involvement in FAA type certification or supplemental type certificate (STC) programs.
• Prior experience with military commercial derivative aircraft programs preferred.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts.
• Existing security clearance is preferred.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization in one or more disciplines is preferred.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Chapter I, Part 25), as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation procedures and the STC process.
• Requires experience in program management, effective communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate certification programs for alterations and modifications.
• Should have experience reviewing certification documents such as ICAs, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Compliance Checklists, Project Specific Certification Plans, etc.