Senior Systems and Certification Engineer

Collinear Group•Renton, WA

7d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Collinear Group is seeking a Senior Systems and Certification Engineer to support clients and ensure certification of aerospace systems in highly regulated environments. The role supports complex aerospace and defense product lifecycles, applying systems design practices that account for system-level performance and aerospace certification requirements, including ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, 14 CFR 23/25/29/33/35, and MIL-STDs. The engineer develops systems- and component-level requirements for design and verification and works with cross-functional teams to develop qualification plans and compliance artifacts for regulatory agencies. The position also supports FAA certification activities, including conformity inspections, certification audits, and coordination with FAA designees and representatives. Collinear describes its community as highly talented and goal-oriented, offering opportunities to work on high-impact aerospace projects and develop skills, insights, connections, and experience. The salary range is $140,000 to $165,000, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, and/or equivalent education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in large-scale systems design and certification environments.
Advanced experience with design practices that consider system-level performance and aerospace certification requirements, including SAE ARP4754, RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-160, 14 CFR 23/25/29/33/35, and MIL-STDs.
Demonstrated experience with FAA conformity and airworthiness processes, including FAA Forms 8130-3, 8130-9, and 8100-1.
Experience supporting FAA certification activities, including coordinating with FAA designees (DERs, ODA, or FAA representatives) and participating in conformity inspections and certification audits.
Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate teamwork across functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with requirements and program management tools.
Experience in an FAA-regulated environment.
Some ability to work onsite in the Puget Sound service area or travel occasionally to customer sites nationwide.
Experience with full Type Certification programs.
eVTOL or AAM program experience.

Responsibilities

Develop systems- and component-level requirements for design and verification within the Systems Engineering and Certification operating group and on projects.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop qualification plans and artifacts needed to satisfy regulatory agencies.
Support FAA certification activities, including coordination with FAA designees (DERs, ODA, or FAA representatives) and participation in conformity inspections and certification audits.