Job Title: Senior Certification / Airworthiness Engineer

Onsite role in Minnesota

Direct hire / permanent position

Position Summary: The Senior Certification Engineer serves as the primary liaison with the FAA and other certifying authorities, playing a pivotal role in matters related to aircraft type certification and equipment installation validation. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of 14 CFR Part 23 requirements, compliance mechanisms, and certification protocols, along with a global perspective encompassing international regulations and validation procedures. The Senior Certification Engineer orchestrates all certification activities, ensuring a smooth progression from project initiation to the attainment of type certification approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of Certification and Validation Activities:

• Act as the focal point for various certification and validation initiatives.

• Collaborate internally with project management, engineering specialists, quality assurance, and international sales representatives.

• Foster external partnerships with suppliers, industry partners, FAA, and international Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA).

• Leadership in Certification and Validation Meetings:

• Take the lead in certification and validation meetings, including type board sessions and technical reviews.

• Ensure meticulous preparation and active participation in these critical gatherings.

• Development of Certification Documentation:

• Coordinate the creation of essential documents such as Certification Plans, Compliance Checklists, Test Plans, Test Reports, Analysis Reports, and Drawing Lists.

• Maintain responsibility for safeguarding all documentation related to aircraft and equipment certification and validation.

• Regulatory Submissions and Approvals:

• Manage the timely submission of all necessary documents to the FAA and international CAA for certification and validation.

• Track and log approvals for submitted data.

• Certification Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive Certification Reports to archive project knowledge upon project completion.

• Participation in Design and Project Reviews:

• Engage in internal design and project reviews, actively contributing to discussions on certification-related matters.

• Regulatory Guidance and Training:

• Provide guidance, training, and leadership to engineering and quality personnel regarding regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or engineering management.

• Preferred minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory compliance.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in an aircraft or automotive engineering design environment.

• Proven expertise in personnel and project planning, scheduling, and coordination.

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

• In-depth knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and 23 regulations and associated policies.

• Competence in software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

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