Sr Certification Engineer

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related scientific field strongly preferred.
• Four (4) to seven (7) years overall work experience in an engineering role. Engineering internships and Co-op assignments may be applied to experience requirements.
• Must possess some knowledge of aircraft certification processes and substantiation techniques.
• Must have strong computer skills and demonstrate proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Must be familiar with aircraft mechanical/structural design processes, materials, fabrication methods and aerospace hardware.
• Must be organized and an effective individual contributor, presenting good communication skills and a professional appearance.

Preferred

• Knowledge of aircraft interiors.
• Experience as a certification engineer, design engineer, or substantiation engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop certification plans, compliance checklists, conformity inspection plans
• Develop substantiation reports and test plans / reports for flammability and cabin safety.
• Draft certification presentations for all meetings and manage small STC / PMA projects for certification requirements including data deliverables from suppliers, and coordinating responses to inquiries, significant certification issues and airworthiness concerns.
• Identify applicable airworthiness requirements for proposed major design changes.
• Support the relationship with FAA regulatory agencies via project presentations.
• Interface with customers, suppliers and other project stakeholders pertaining to certification of modification projects.

Comments/Special Instructions Top 3 Skills Needed

• Working Knowledge of FAR regulations and aircraft certification 2. Preparing and reviewing certification documents e.g. PSCP, test plans etc. 3. Experience working with FAA DER’s & DAR’s.61.59