Principal Avionics Certification Engineer
Core
Lead certification planning and compliance for complex, safety-critical avionics and mission-computing systems within the GCAP programme.
Role type
Principal Avionics Certification Engineer
Builds
Certification strategies, compliance evidence, and assurance outcomes for airborne mission systems.
Domain
Defence / Avionics / Safety-Critical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
certification strategy definition, DO-178C, DO-254, compliance evidence production, audit leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk identification, technical decision-making, multidisciplinary team coaching
Preferred skills
airworthiness specialist experience, systems-development and safety-assessment processes, requirements and configuration management, AI/ML model familiarity
Technologies
DO-178C, DO-254
Responsibilities
Own and lead certification strategy for airborne mission systems; define certification plans and evidence requirements; interpret certification objectives and provide authoritative advice; lead reviews of certification evidence; engage with customers and certification authorities; provide technical leadership during audits; coach Certification Engineers; drive consistent certification methods across the programme
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
