Certification Engineer​/Certification Specialist

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location:

Seattle Engineering Center - SEC - Seattle, WA 98108

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $114,000 - $145,000

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Engineering

At AeroTEC, we work with companies around the world to design, test and certify everything from aerodynamic modifications to clean sheet aircraft, including hybrid/electric, hydrogen technology, supersonic, and eVTOLs, giving our team exposure to some of the industry’s most innovative and challenging work.

AeroTEC’s Engineering Services Division supports and provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace engineering services to customers in aircraft design and certification. The Engineering Services team is responsible for providing engineering consulting services related to experimental aircraft development, aerodynamic performance, avionics systems integration, structural modification, and airworthiness processes to meet customer needs. The expertise of the team covers several areas including Flight Sciences, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Powerplant & FIFA, Air Systems, Cabin Safety, Structures and Liaison Engineering.

AeroTEC is seeking a passionate and motivated Certification Engineer II to join our team. This role will serve as a key player in certification projects, collaborating with internal teams as well as with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with aircraft regulatory certification processes, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have experience with systems integration.

This individual will be instrumental in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of airworthiness and compliance.

• Contribute to all aspects of aircraft product certification projects, from initial planning through final approval.
• Provide input to communication with the FAA, fostering strong working relationships and representing the company's interests effectively.
• Work with diverse teams to prepare, review, and submit certification plans, compliance demonstration data, and other documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Review documents/drawings and provide feedback from an airworthiness perspective.
• Utilize knowledge of aviation product (e.g., 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29, 33) and operations regulations (e.g. 14 CFR Part 91, 119, 121, 125, 135) and advisory material (e.g. ACs, policies).
• Establish and manage relationships with company and consultant Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and international equivalents, as necessary.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices, participating in developing strategies to implement new processes.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and flight test teams to integrate certification requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support foreign validation efforts and engage with international aviation and military certification authorities as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory requirements.
• Background in Flight Sciences, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Powerplant & FIFA, Air Systems, Cabin Safety, Structures, Liaison Engineering, Quality and/or Technical Writing desired.
• Good leadership presence and collaboration skills:
  • Leading by example in alignment with company values.
  • Contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
  • Instilling a sense of urgency in team members, while prioritizing safety & quality.
  • Patience and objectivity in difficult situations with different types of people.
  • Productive planner who sets priorities and meets goals.
  • Respectful partnership, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Effective organizational, time management and prioritization abilities:
  • Future-oriented thinking and operation.
  • Successfully balancing multiple tasks at one time and delivering on commitments.
  • Flexible with attention and priority.
  • Working in a progressive, dynamic environment.
  • Project management skills, including personal ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Robust…