Certification Engineer
About The Position
Certification Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation. A global company headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role is no exception.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience on FAA Type Certification projects
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate regulatory implications for design, testing, and analysis
- Experience assigning regulatory requirements to design and compliance documentation
- Working knowledge of Part 23 Performance Based Rules and associated processes
- Experience developing and proposing detailed design standards and compliance approaches to the FAA
- Hands-on experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, DOORS)
- Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards such as ASTM F44, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, ARP4754B, and ARP4761A
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing directly with regulators and senior technical leads
Nice To Haves
- Experience on novel or clean-sheet aircraft programs - particularly hybrid-electric or unconventional propulsion architectures
- Prior work with the FAA's Emerging Technology division or similar early-stage regulatory engagement
- Familiarity with avionics or propulsion certification pathways under Part 23
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of means and methods of compliance across engineering and product teams
- Author functional certification plans, certification test plans, and test reports
- Lead and participate in reviews with the FAA
- Collaborate with Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to develop and validate compliance approaches
- Manage and track certification data in requirements management tools, working closely with Systems Engineering, Program Management, and Product teams
- Interpret and apply FAA regulations - including Part 23 and associated standards and guidance material - to real design and testing decisions
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid winter break
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
