Certification Engineer

Metrea•Quinte West, ON

19h•Onsite

About The Position

In the Certification Engineer role, you will provide support for FAA STC certification projects through all phases of project activity, working with design and analysis engineers in the creation of certification data packages. This role requires knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft modifications and experience developing certification plans, compliance checklists, test plans and reports, and compliance documentation detailing technical aspects of an aircraft modification. Communication and coordination with designers, contract engineers, aircraft maintenance facilities, quality personnel and FAA designees required.

Requirements

Four+ year engineering degree preferred
2-12 years working experience in FAA certification and compliance package preparation
Good written and oral communication skills
Familiar with FAA certification and approval processes (STC, DO-160 Qualification, TSOA, PMA, Major Alterations). Familiarity with foreign authority certification a plus
Demonstrate experience in FAA Part 23 and Part 25 regulations, databases, and procedures
Display competency in understanding engineering drawings, aircraft manuals, component manuals, etc.
Strong organizational skills and discipline, with strong attention to detail
USA Passport, available for domestic & international travel (occasional)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 2-12 years (required) of relevant certification, and/or design and installation of aircraft systems and modifications
Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with foreign authority certification a plus

Responsibilities

Perform certification engineering to include: Research and analysis of project requirements
Contribute to the development of project specific certification plans and compliance checklist detailing regulatory requirements
Compliance document preparation for STC projects including analysis and substantiation reports in coordination with applicable specialists in various disciplines
Collaborate in the creation of STC technical design/data package including systems and electrical designs, assembly and installation drawings, installation instructions, and master data lists
Coordination of part and installation FAA conformities for prototype and testing programs
Create test plans for STC compliance showings including ground and flight test plans and reports. Assist or lead on-aircraft ground and flight-testing activities related to new system installations and modifications
Support design and certification for product obsolescence replacement components including RTCA DO-160 equipment qualification and Technical Standard Order Authorizations
Facilitate the production of aircraft manual supplements and instructions for continued airworthiness for maintenance and operations
Support certifications of STCs to FAA or foreign civil agencies
This role, as appropriate with experience, may also assist and occasionally mentor junior certification engineers in design, research and analysis of project requirements