AEROSPACE ENGINEER II - CERTIFICATION

AeroTEC Inc.•Seattle, WA

6d•$114,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Four (4) year degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace industry, including involvement in aircraft certification, preferably FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects.
Familiarity with FAA Order 8110.4, 8110.37, and STC processes.
Knowledge of aircraft systems design, testing, and certification.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and regulatory information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with requirements software tools (e.g., compliance tracking systems or Jama).
Comfortable and effective working in Microsoft Office, able to quickly learn new software and systems.
Knowledge of certification processes and regulatory requirements.
Background in Flight Sciences, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Powerplant & FIFA, Air Systems, Cabin Safety, Structures, Liaison Engineering, Quality and/or Technical Writing desired.
Good leadership presence and collaboration skills: Leading by example in alignment with company values, Contributing to a positive and productive work environment, Instilling a sense of urgency in team members, while prioritizing safety & quality, Patience and objectivity in difficult situations with different types of people, Productive planner who sets priorities and meets goals, Respectful partnership, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
Effective organizational, time management and prioritization abilities: Future-oriented in thinking and operation, Successfully balancing multiple tasks at one time and delivering on commitments, Flexible with attention and priority, Working in a progressive, dynamic environment, Project management skills, including personal ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks.
Robust customer service toolbox: Professional mannerisms, appearance, and actions, Self-confident and committed to high ethical standards, Strong follow-through, quick thinking and resourceful, Able to remain calm, cool and collected in stressful situations, Focus on effective and efficient resolution of customer needs, Results-oriented analytical skills used to troubleshoot, solve problems and make decisions.
Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with both external and internal customers: Engage as an active listener, seeking to understand and then to be understood, Uses people relationship and business management skills to make decisions on what and when to communicate with employees and customers, Communicates clearly and effectively, proficiency in writing technical documents, reports, and presentations, Ability to influence others as well as relate to individuals at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience as certification plan owner/author, working with airworthiness authorities and/or representatives.
Knowledge of foreign validation processes (e.g., EASA, Transport Canada, ANAC, CAAC).

Responsibilities

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.