Certification Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead Part 25 and Part 23 STC programs for the installation of airborne equipment on aircraft, ensuring projects meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate and manage STC programs with the FAA or ODA, coordinating closely with operators and other stakeholders throughout the certification lifecycle.
• Prepare certification documents, including certification plans, compliance checklists, safety assessments, and conformity plans, in alignment with applicable regulations and standards.
• Support certification compliance activities such as conformity inspections and FAA-witnessed ground functional and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing.
• Ensure adherence to established engineering and certification processes while actively promoting continuous improvement in methods and documentation.
• Carefully coordinate and support parts and installation conformity inspections to verify compliance with approved design data.
• Maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and communicate progress, risks, and issues effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide practical engineering solutions based on thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of technical data and regulatory requirements.
• Generate product design and certification documentation in accordance with DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, and other applicable airworthiness standards.
• Support activities related to real-time aircraft data systems that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment while taking initiative to propose ideas and adapt to changing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Travel as needed to support on-site aircraft installation activities, including coordination with installation teams and participation in test events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in avionics integration and/or STC certification.
• Proven experience running Part 25 and Part 23 STC programs for avionics installations.
• Working knowledge of FAA and foreign CAA coordination and certification processes.
• Hands-on experience with FAA certification planning and program management, with at least 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with avionics integration, STC acquisition, and regulatory environments for FAA and foreign CAA.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD for design and documentation tasks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, propose ideas, and adapt to changing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Effectiveness in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, contributing constructively to shared goals.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support on-site aircraft installation and certification activities.