Certification Engineer

Epic Aircraft•Bend, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certification Engineer supports certification activities for Epic Aircraft’s Part 23 Utility Category aircraft and works with engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations. The role may include developing certification strategies, preparing compliance documentation, coordinating regulatory submittals, and evaluating design changes under 14 CFR Parts 21 and 23. It may also support certification-related service documentation and post-delivery changes for in-service aircraft. Depending on experience, the engineer may participate in regulatory interface activities with the FAA and other civil aviation authorities to help determine certification paths, including change classification and acceptable means of compliance. The position is located at Epic Aircraft headquarters in Bend, Oregon. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or a 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 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 development of project-specific certification plans, compliance checklists, and statements of compliance.
Evaluate design changes under 14 CFR Part 21 and help determine 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 coordinating responses and tracking authority questions.
Identify potential certification risks and escalate issues as appropriate.
Contribute to 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.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Paid holiday time off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Discretionary year-end bonus.
Health, vision, and dental benefits paid 100% for employees and 50% for dependents.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% matching program.
Performance-based pay increases.
Friendly team environment and company events.