Certification Engineer I

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process.

Essential Functions:

• Performs standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project.
• Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and make design decisions
• Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies
• Reviews and approves design changes from a certification perspective
• Supports design optimization tasks
• May lead test activities such as temperature, humidity, shock, electrical and vibration for commercial grade products
• May lead installation and conformity activities
• Administers certification efforts
• Performs material selection and material specification correlation
• Prepares documentation for assigned projects to include certification documents, correspondence as well as planning and writing minutes of meetings between Company and the Civil Aviation Authorities
• Provides technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
• Participates in defining of engineering approaches and in planning/scheduling work
• Coordinating certification and continued airworthiness activities within the company
• May represent the company in meetings with government authorities as well as taking part in international working groups and committees
• Interpreting airworthiness requirements and advising appropriate departments in all matters related to airworthiness and certification
• May lead certification projects
• Review minor changes for acceptance
• May approve certification documents