Aircraft Certification Engineer – Propulsion

📋 Description

• Assist in the airworthiness certification process for military commercial derivative aircraft (MCDA).

• Act as a technical authority on certification strategies, linking FAA Title 14 CFR Part 25 regulatory standards with MIL-HDBK-516C military airworthiness guidelines.

• Collaborate effectively with government and prime contractor stakeholders to ensure aircraft certification is compliant, safe, and completed on schedule.

• Offer Subject Matter Expert (SME) level expertise in engine performance, installation, fuel/oil systems, and their integration with the airframe.

• Function as the technical SME for aircraft certification, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness standards.

• Create, evaluate, and implement certification plans for MCDA initiatives.

• Engage with military airworthiness authorities and DER/DAR representatives to facilitate approval processes.

• Identify and address certification gaps resulting from the interplay between civil and military airworthiness requirements.

• Guide junior engineers and aid in the enhancement of internal certification processes, tools, and best practices.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical field.

• Over 15 years of experience in aircraft certification related to propulsion, with direct participation in FAA type certification or supplemental type certificate (STC) programs.

• Previous experience with military commercial derivative aircraft programs is preferred.

• Capability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts.

• Existing security clearance is preferred.

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization in one or more areas.

• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - particularly Chapter I, Part 25).

• Experience in program management, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to coordinate certification programs for alterations and modifications are required.

• Experience in generating certification documents such as ICAs, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Compliance Checklists, Project Specific Certification Plans, etc. is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• All travel expenses are covered (including flights, hotel accommodations, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.).