Certification Engineer I

PAC SEATING SYSTEMS LLC • Palm City, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certification Engineer develops and executes certification programs to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements. The role works with project teams to establish scope, schedules, design details, quotes, risks, and other factors affecting certification; develops certification test plans and reports; reviews design changes; and supports design optimization.

The engineer compiles FAA certification documentation, prepares project documents and correspondence, and plans and records meetings with the company and aviation authorities. The position includes hands-on work in a test lab performing static tests and supporting external laboratories with dynamic crash testing of aircraft seats. The engineer also oversees or assists with test-article builds and conformity, interprets airworthiness requirements, and advises relevant departments on certification and airworthiness matters. The role may involve reviewing peers’ certification documents and representing the company in meetings with government authorities and international working groups or committees.

The position is 100% onsite in a manufacturing, machine-shop, and office environment. Travel of up to 10% may be required to support external testing. Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary to meet program objectives and deadlines. Employees must follow company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment in applicable work areas or when performing applicable tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Strong organization skills, self-motivation, a sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a high degree of initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with Creo/Pro-E and AutoCAD.
• Adherence to company safety policies and use of required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to FAA or military aircraft certification practices.
• Strong engineering mechanics knowledge.
• Knowledge of classical hand calculations for obtaining interface loads and the ability to understand stress calculations and FEM analysis.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with project team members to identify work scope, schedules, design details, quotes, risks, and other factors affecting certification.
• Develop certification test plans and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory and OEM requirements.
• Review design changes from a certification perspective and support design optimization tasks.
• Oversee and assist with test-article builds and conformity as needed.
• Compile FAA certification documentation for submission to regulatory agencies and completion centers/ODA.
• Perform static tests in a test lab and support external test labs with dynamic crash testing of aircraft seats.
• Prepare project documentation, including certification documents and correspondence, and plan and write minutes for meetings between the company and aviation authorities.
• Ensure successful completion of assigned project phases within budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Represent the company in meetings with government authorities and participate in international working groups and committees as needed.
• Interpret airworthiness requirements and advise appropriate departments on airworthiness and certification matters.
• Review and assist with peers’ certification documents for accuracy and completeness as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 10% to support external testing and work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet program objectives and deadlines.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Wellness program.
• Paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Employee life assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including LegalShield, long-term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital indemnity, and voluntary critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

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