Lead Certification Engineer

Luminator Technology Group•Plano, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Luminator Technology Group is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Aerospace Certification Engineer to join their Lighting & Software Systems team. This role is pivotal in bringing aircraft lighting and software-controlled electronic systems to market while ensuring compliance with the industry's highest safety and regulatory standards. The position involves leading aircraft certification and regulatory compliance activities, providing oversight of onsite test laboratory operations, and collaborating across engineering, quality, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. The engineer will develop certification strategies, demonstrate compliance with FAA and EASA requirements, and oversee critical testing activities and laboratory readiness. This role is based at the Plano, Texas Headquarters, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, or regulated product development required.
Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification processes or compliance testing
Experience with lab or environmental testing (DO-160 or similar)
Strong technical writing and organizational skill
Ability to work collaboratively across teams

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
Provide oversight of onsite engineering test laboratories used by product development teams, including test readiness, equipment capability, lab compliance, resource planning, and support for certification and qualification testing activities
Contribute to system safety analyses and installation approvals
Work with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory representatives
Participate in certification reviews, audits, and test events