Senior Certification Engineer- ODA (Organization Designation Authorization)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a broad spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to help your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams, ensuring they’re well-equipped and ready to transport our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Senior Certification Engineer – ODA The Technical Operations Engineering team is seeking a Senior Engineer to support FAA ODA (Organization Designation Authorization), STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) , and MRA (Major Repair Approval) certification activities. This role partners with engineering teams, integrators, FAA representatives, ODA Unit Members (UMs), and suppliers to develop new and amended STC projects that support aircraft refurbishment programs and enhance safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Engineer works closely with aircraft project engineers, engineering SMEs, planners, supply chain teams, and other operational partners across Technical Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience supporting FAA ODA STC/MRA projects
2–4 years of experience in an engineering or comparable industry role
Working knowledge of airline or OEM operations
Knowledge of CFRs, airworthiness requirements, and aircraft systems
Ability to interpret technical engineering and OEM documentation
Strong project management and communication skills
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience managing ODA STC projects, including certification plans and audit support
Experience with aircraft parts certification (TSO, PMA, STC, TC)
ODA Unit Member (UM) or Authorized Representative (AR) designation

Responsibilities

Support ODA STC and MRA certification activities, including certification plans, conformity plans, RFCs (Request for Compliance), and ODA procedures
Analyze and resolve technical issues related to aircraft cabin interior modifications, reliability, performance, and repairs
Define maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria to ensure safe and compliant operations
Interpret and implement regulatory requirements and assess the impact of modifications or new equipment
Develop technical solutions, project justifications, and cost/benefit analyses; manage projects through FAA ODA STC approval
Provide on-site technical support for line and base maintenance operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners on cabin interiors, avionics, cabin systems, and IFE certification projects