Senior Principal Certification Engineer

Senior Principal Certification Engineer – Aftermarket

Location:

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Senior Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering will serve as the subject matter expert for certification compliance and airworthiness, responsible for executing STC, PMA, UK CAA and OEM certification programs, developing certification strategy, and developing Structural Engineers within the organization.

• Define standards and implement processes for certification and airworthiness within the engineering organization.
• Execute certification compliance campaigns for programs related to commercial aircraft interior upgrades.
• Partner with regulators, aircraft OEMs and organizations across Collins on certification strategies to enable and grow the aftermarket business.
• Coordinate with management to develop training plans, and mentor team members for discipline advancement.
• Review and approve test plans, reports, compliance documents, and witness testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis, participate in and facilitate continuous improvement activities to improve performance.
• Identify and react to complex project problems, develop and implement solutions.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in an aerospace environment, ideally within In Service/Aftermarket.
• Extensive experience with aircraft OEM, FAA and/or EASA aircraft certification processes.
• M1020 Signatory experience.
• Experience in the design and certification of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial aircraft interior products.
• Current EASA/UK CVE or Company equivalent within Part 25.

• Gain access to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop leadership skills by driving high-impact projects.
• Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Income protection.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ability to buy holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Other employee discounts.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.