Certification Engineer

Altitude Aerospace•Portland, OR

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Support certification efforts for aircraft modifications, STCs, and design approvals across FAA jurisdictions. You'll develop certification plans and analysis reports, coordinate with regulatory authorities, and manage compliance documentation from project initiation through final approval. This role puts your regulatory expertise to work on real aircraft certification programs with measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in aircraft certification, regulatory compliance, or engineering in aerospace
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (FAR Part 21, 23, 25)
Experience developing certification plans and managing authority interactions
Understanding of airworthiness standards, compliance methods, and certification processes
Solid understanding of engineering data packages and ability to interpret structural, mechanical, and electrical design data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regulatory interactions

Nice To Haves

Experience with EASA certification (CS-25, CS-23, or Part 21J DOA) is a plus
Previous work with STCs, AMOCs, or type certificate projects
Knowledge of Transport Canada (TCCA) regulations and processes is a plus
Background working with or as an FAA DER or EASA CVE
Experience with multiple aircraft types (commercial, VIP, military)
Project management experience in certification programs
Excellent problem-solving skills
Broad aircraft certification experience on a variety of different types of program: STC, TC, Interior, Electrical, Mechanical, and Maintenance

Responsibilities

Develop certification plans and compliance strategies for aircraft modifications, STCs, and design changes.
Coordinate with FAA authorities, DERs, and regulatory specialists to define compliance paths and certification basis.
Identify applicable regulations, advisory circulars, and technical standards for each project.
Lead pre-application meetings, and compliance demonstrations with certification authorities.
Produce certification documentation including certification plans, issue papers, test plans, flammability and system safety analysis, and various other compliance documents.
Coordinate engineering substantiation, test planning, and compliance demonstrations across design, stress, and testing teams.
Review engineering data packages for regulatory compliance and certification readiness.
Communicate requirements and changes to clients, suppliers, MROs, and FAA representatives.
Track certification milestones, manage authority interactions, and drive projects to FAA/EASA approval.