Certification Engineer

Epic Aircraft•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certification Engineer supports certification activities for Epic's Part 23 Utility Category aircraft and works with engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations. Responsibilities may include developing certification strategies, preparing compliance documentation, coordinating regulatory submittals, and evaluating design changes in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 21 and 23. The role may also support certification-related service documentation and post-delivery changes associated with in-service aircraft. Depending on experience level, the Certification Engineer may also participate in regulatory interface activities with the FAA and other civil aviation authorities to support the determination of appropriate certification paths, including change classification and definition of acceptable means of compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or related engineering discipline
Experience in aerospace engineering, certification, regulatory compliance, or related disciplines
Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 airworthiness standards and interest in aircraft certification processes
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to clearly document engineering findings
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft certification programs
Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 21 certification procedures and Part 23 airworthiness standards
Experience supporting amended type certification or supplemental type certification projects
Familiarity with FAA issue papers, special conditions, or equivalent level of safety findings
Experience supporting composite structure compliance
Experience working with international aviation authorities
Familiarity with aircraft service documentation, such as service bulletins, maintenance manuals, or instructions for continued airworthiness
Small aircraft DER experience

Responsibilities

Support the development of project-specific certification plans, compliance checklists, and statements of compliance
Evaluate design changes in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21 and assist in determining appropriate certification paths
Prepare regulatory submittals and coordinate documentation packages for FAA and other civil aviation authority review
Review engineering reports, drawings, test plans, analyses, and substantiation data to ensure compliance findings are technically sound and well-documented
Research applicable regulations, Advisory Circulars, and policy guidance to support certification strategies and means of compliance
Participate in technical discussions with engineering teams and regulatory authorities to support certification activities
Support foreign validation activities, including the coordination of responses and tracking of authority questions
Identify potential certification risks and escalate issues as appropriate
Contribute to the continuous improvement of certification processes, internal procedures, and change classification consistency
Travel as required to support certification and validation activities

Benefits

Competitive wages depending on experience
On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club
Company provided paid time off accrued each year
7 paid holidays per year
Paid holiday time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Discretionary year-end bonus
100% paid Health, Vision, and Dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
401k retirement plan with a 3% matching program
Pay increases based on performance
Friendly team environment and fun company events