Hybrid Certification Engineer III - FAA​/OEM Compliance Lead

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Certification Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is a hybrid position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Hybrid Work Arrange ment:
This role is designated as hybrid; however, candidates should anticipate working onsite full-time during the initial onboarding and ramp-up period. Following successful integration into the role, a hybrid schedule will be available based on performance, business needs, and team requirements. Regular onsite attendance is required for customer meetings, testing, and key business activities.



Job Summary

The Certification Engineer is responsible for developing and executing certification programs to demonstrate compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements.

Note:
The primary difference between job levels is tied to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and year of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Develop certification test plans and reports ensuring compliance to regulatory and OEM requirements
• Communicate with project team members to identify scope of work, schedule, design details, quotes, risks, and other pertinent factors impacting certification
• Oversee and assist as necessary with test article build and conformity
• Review prototype designs and drawings; identify and communicate necessary changes
• Identify potential certification issues and any adverse impact; communicate any certification related information to supervisor and impacted disciplines. Analyze problems and derive appropriate solutions
• Develop tools, as necessary, to track deliverables, testing, compliance findings, to assure on-time completion of certification tasks. Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification records
• May interface with airlines, OEMs, FAA, and suppliers to ensure project timeline is achieved
• Act as subject matter expert for certification issues in a variety of areas, including flammability, dynamic and static testing, design compliance, and aircraft installation and integration (level II/III)
• Develop internal best practices (level II/III)
• Monitor latest industry issues and documents; communicate information to applicable team members (level II/III)
• Represent company at customer, industry or other required meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline is required

Experience: Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the…