CERTIFICATION ENGINEER / CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST
About the Team
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.
About the Role
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 experience with systems integration. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of airworthiness and compliance.
In This Role You Will:
• 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.