Avionics Certification Engineer

Acron Aviation • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Acron Aviation is seeking an experienced Avionics Certification Engineer to support certification activities for avionics systems and aircraft modifications across commercial, business aviation, and special mission platforms. The role contributes to certification efforts for Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorizations, major and minor aircraft modifications, and related FAA approval activities. The engineer works with senior certification engineers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities to achieve certification requirements.

The position supports certification planning and execution, develops certification approaches, and prepares and maintains compliance documentation and FAA approval data. It supports STC and TSO authorization projects involving avionics products such as surveillance systems, flight and data recorders, and displays, and coordinates with cross-functional engineering teams on certification objectives. The role also participates in conformity inspections, testing, audits, and FAA reviews, and contributes to improving certification processes and engineering practices.

Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person because the position may require access to materials subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Acron Aviation conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where allowed by law, and is an E-Verify employer. The company may use AI tools to assist parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in aviation certification, aircraft modifications, avionics integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Technical Standard Order Authorizations (TSOAs), Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) programs, or aircraft modification certification activities.
• Experience working with Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, or Part 29 aircraft programs.
• Working knowledge of FAA certification processes and regulations.
• Experience preparing certification documentation and supporting compliance activities.
• Familiarity with avionics systems architecture and aircraft integration principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person to meet applicable U.S. export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of avionics certification or aircraft modification experience.
• Experience supporting FAA certification projects within an aerospace OEM, modifier, or avionics manufacturer.
• Familiarity with STC and TSO certification programs.
• Exposure to environmental qualification testing, software certification, or airborne electronic hardware certification activities.
• Advanced degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working directly with FAA personnel, DERs, or delegated authorities.

Responsibilities

• Support certification programs through planning, execution, and FAA approval activities.
• Assist in developing certification approaches for avionics systems, aircraft modifications, and product installations.
• Coordinate with FAA representatives, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), designated delegates, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and maintain certification plans, compliance checklists, means-of-compliance documentation, conformity inspection requests, ground and flight test plans, and FAA approval data packages.
• Support STC certification efforts involving surveillance systems, flight and data recorders, displays, and other avionics product lines.
• Support TSO authorization projects, including qualification testing, environmental compliance, and software and hardware certification activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable FAA regulations, guidance material, and industry standards, including 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29, AC 20-series guidance, and RTCA and SAE standards.
• Participate in certification activities involving DO-160 environmental qualification, DO-178 software considerations, DO-254 airborne electronic hardware, ARP4754A system development, and ARP4761 safety assessment.
• Coordinate with systems, software, hardware, electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to support certification objectives.
• Participate in conformity inspections, testing activities, audits, and FAA reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of certification processes, procedures, and engineering practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level