Certification Engineer

The Certification Engineer supports certification activities for Epic's Part 23 Utility Category aircraft and works with engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of project-specific certification plans, compliance checklists, and statements of compliance
• Evaluate design changes in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21 and assist in determining appropriate certification paths
• Prepare regulatory submittals and coordinate documentation packages for FAA and other civil aviation authority review
• Review engineering reports, drawings, test plans, analyses, and substantiation data to ensure compliance findings are technically sound and well-documented
• Research applicable regulations, Advisory Circulars, and policy guidance to support certification strategies and means of compliance
• Participate in technical discussions with engineering teams and regulatory authorities to support certification activities
• Support foreign validation activities, including the coordination of responses and tracking of authority questions
• Identify potential certification risks and escalate issues as appropriate
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of certification processes, internal procedures, and change classification consistency
• Travel as required to support certification and validation activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in aerospace engineering, certification, regulatory compliance, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 airworthiness standards and interest in aircraft certification processes
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to clearly document engineering findings
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Skills

• Experience with aircraft certification programs
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 21 certification procedures and Part 23 airworthiness standards
• Experience supporting amended type certification or supplemental type certification projects
• Familiarity with FAA issue papers, special conditions, or equivalent level of safety findings
• Experience supporting composite structure compliance
• Familiarity with aircraft service documentation, such as service bulletins, maintenance manuals, or instructions for continued airworthiness
• Small aircraft DER experience

Benefits

• Competitive wages depending on experience
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club
• Company provided paid time off accrued each year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid holiday time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• 100% paid Health, Vision, and Dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
• 401k retirement plan with a 3% matching program
• Pay increases based on performance
• Friendly team environment and fun company events

Pay

Competitive wages depending on experience

Schedule

Full Time - Day