Senior Systems and Certification Engineer

Collinear Group • Renton, WA

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About The Position

Collinear Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems and Certification Engineer to support clients and help certify aerospace systems in highly regulated environments. The role supports the company’s mission to simplify complex aerospace and defense product lifecycles and reduce industry costs. The engineer will apply systems design practices that account for system-level performance and aerospace certification requirements, including ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 29, 33, and 35, and MIL-STD requirements. The position sits within the Systems Engineering and Certification operating group and its projects, developing systems- and component-level requirements and working with cross-functional teams on qualification plans and compliance artifacts for regulatory agencies.

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 considering system-level performance and aerospace certification requirements, including SAE ARP4754, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-254, RTCA DO-160, 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 29, 33, and 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 DERs, ODA, or FAA representatives and participating in conformity inspections and certification audits.
• Excellent communication skills and the 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 occasional travel 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 its projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop qualification plans and artifacts required to satisfy regulatory agencies.
• Support clients and aerospace system certification in highly regulated environments.
• Support FAA certification activities, including coordination with FAA designees or representatives and participation in conformity inspections and certification audits.

Benefits

• Bonus and profit-sharing programs.
• Health insurance.
• HSA contributions.
• 401(k) program with company contributions.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO accrued per year.
• Sick leave; no specific amount stated.
• Flexible schedules.
• Remote working capabilities.
• Company-sponsored employee events.
• Opportunities to develop new skills, insights, connections, and experience through high-impact projects.

What This Job Offers

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