Certification Engineer, Aerospace

Luminator Technology Group • Plano, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Luminator Technology Group is seeking an experienced aerospace certification engineer to support its Lighting & Software Systems team. The role focuses on aircraft certification and regulatory compliance for aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems, as well as oversight of onsite engineering test laboratory operations. The engineer will collaborate with engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to support certification of products for commercial and business aviation platforms.

The position includes developing certification strategies and demonstrating compliance with FAA and EASA requirements, preparing compliance documentation and qualification test materials, coordinating environmental qualification and photometric testing, and supporting system safety analyses and installation approvals. It also includes oversight of laboratory readiness, equipment capability, compliance, resource planning, and certification and qualification testing activities.

This role is onsite at Luminator's Plano, Texas headquarters, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing.
• Experience with laboratory or environmental testing, such as DO-160 or similar.
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, software, or a related engineering field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aircraft lighting or cabin/avionics systems.
• Exposure to DO-178C or DO-254.
• Tier 1 supplier or STC certification experience.

Responsibilities

• Support certification planning and execution for aircraft lighting and control systems.
• Prepare compliance documentation, qualification test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Coordinate environmental qualification testing (DO-160) and photometric performance testing.
• Oversee onsite engineering test laboratories, including test readiness, equipment capability, laboratory compliance, and resource planning.
• Support certification and qualification testing activities.
• Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages with career growth potential.
• Vacation and wellness time, 10 company holidays, and 2 floating days of choice.
• Educational Assistance Program with reimbursement for professional growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA and HSA.
• STD and LTD.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D.
• EAP and MD LIVE.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) match program through Vanguard.
• Benefits effective on Day One.

What This Job Offers

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