Senior Certification Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end certification for advanced avionics systems across fixed- and rotary-wing platforms to ensure compliance with global airworthiness standards.
Role type
Senior Certification Engineer
Builds
Avionics systems and subsystems for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
FAA certification program management (TSO, STC, TC), DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761 compliance, regulatory authority coordination, certification strategy definition, compliance matrix development, audit and inspection coordination, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
EASA validation experience, multi-system integration project experience, general aviation operations knowledge, process improvement in certification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead certification projects from planning through final approval; Coordinate with regulatory authorities, DERs, and auditors; Drive certification strategies to meet FAA, EASA, and global standards; Develop and maintain certification plans, test reports, and compliance matrices; Partner with engineering teams to integrate certification requirements; Coordinate conformity inspections and audits; Provide mentorship to junior engineers; Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes; Stay current on evolving regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities