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Dawn Aerospace

Designs space launch vehicles and propulsion

Flight Authorization & Certification Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in aerospace, aeronautical, systems, or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience translating technical or regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions.
  • Experience writing clear, rigorous technical documents, safety cases, or regulatory authorization applications.
  • Ability to coordinate technical activities and projects involving multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organization and ability to manage several activities in parallel.
  • A pragmatic, structured approach to solving complex technical problems.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities required to obtain flight authorizations for operations in Europe.
  • Identify, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, standards, and operational requirements.
  • Prepare flight authorization applications, safety analyses, and associated technical justifications.
  • Conduct operational and technical risk analyses and define appropriate risk-reduction strategies.
  • Coordinate vehicle, payload, and operations flight-readiness activities with engineering and operations teams.
  • Coordinate engineering, flight operations, and ground operations teams to obtain required regulatory approvals.
  • Track regulatory actions, milestones, and technical deliverables throughout the authorization process.
  • Participate in technical reviews and Flight Readiness Reviews.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, partners, and test-site operators.
  • Contribute to the development of future flight-authorization processes and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate project activities, including planning, technical reviews, deliverable production, and milestone completion.
  • Contribute to regulatory work and provide technical support, particularly for space activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in flight authorization, certification, or regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in airworthiness, systems safety, or safety assurance.
  • Experience in flight testing or air operations.
  • Experience with verification, validation, or qualification programs.
  • Experience in systems engineering.
  • Experience coordinating technical projects or in project engineering.
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks applicable to aeronautical or space activities.

About the Company

Dawn Aerospace

Designs space launch vehicles and propulsion

Dawn Aerospace designs space launch vehicles and green, non-toxic satellite propulsion systems that can be stored for long periods and used on orbital platforms. These propulsion systems provide controllable thrust for satellite maneuvers and deorbiting, and are integrated with aircraft and orbital vehicle designs to avoid the need for traditional ground-based launch infrastructure. The company differentiates itself by focusing on safe-to-handle, storable propellants and combined air-and-space vehicle concepts that reduce reliance on specialized launch facilities. Its goal is to lower barriers to space by offering propulsion and vehicle solutions that are safer, easier to operate, and cheaper for customers.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$46.5M
Headquarters
Christchurch, New Zealand
Founded
2017

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