Avionics Certification Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support certification programs through planning, execution, and FAA approval activities.
• Assist in developing certification approaches for avionics systems, aircraft modifications, and product installations.
• Coordinate with FAA representatives, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), designated delegates, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and maintain certification documentation, including:
• Certification Plans
• Compliance Checklists
• Means of Compliance Documentation
• Conformity Inspection Requests
• Ground and Flight Test Plans
• FAA Approval Data Packages
• Support STC certification efforts involving surveillance systems, flight and data recorders, displays, and other avionics product lines.
• Support TSO authorization projects, including qualification testing, environmental compliance, software, and hardware certification activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards, including:
• 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29
• AC 20-series guidance
• RTCA and SAE standards
• Participate in certification activities involving:
• DO-160 Environmental Qualification
• DO-178 Software Considerations
• DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware
• ARP4754A System Development
• ARP4761 Safety Assessment
• Coordinate with systems, software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to support certification objectives.
• Participate in conformity inspections, testing activities, audits, and FAA reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of certification processes, procedures, and engineering practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in aviation certification, aircraft modifications, avionics integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following:
• Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)
• Technical Standard Order Authorizations (TSOAs)
• Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) programs
• Aircraft modification certification activities
• Experience working with Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, or Part 29 aircraft programs.
• Working knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulations.
• Experience preparing certification documentation and supporting compliance activities.
• Familiarity with avionics systems architecture and aircraft integration principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Additional Qualificatons:

• 5+ years of avionics certification or aircraft modification experience.
• Experience supporting FAA certification projects within an aerospace OEM, modifier, or avionics manufacturer.
• Familiarity with STC and TSO certification programs.
• Exposure to environmental qualification testing, software certification, or airborne electronic hardware certification activities.
• Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working directly with FAA personnel, DERs, or delegated authorities.