Sr. Certification Engineer

RTX•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on ensuring that products meet all regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements throughout their lifecycle. Key responsibilities include creating, adapting, and reviewing qualification documentation such as test plans and test reports. The position supports the evaluation of regulatory and customer requirements to determine appropriate verification methods and ensures systematic detection, analysis, and resolution of issues arising from non-compliant qualification tests. At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Experience and knowledge of qualifications and certification of equipment in the FAA or EASA environment (FAR/CS25, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, Flammability)
Basic knowledge of aviation regulations FAR Part 21, 25, 121, 135 (including STC/TSO)
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to perform the above tasks
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Very good knowledge of MS Office products
Knowledge of SAP / DOORS
Knowledge of customer-specific standards (i.e. Airbus ABD100 / Boeing D6 guidelines)
Knowledge of pressurized gas system design
Basic knowledge of aviation regulations FAR Part 21, 25, 121, 135 (including STC/TSO)

Responsibilities

Creation, adaptation, and review of qualification documents (Test Plans, Test Reports, etc.)
Support in evaluating regulatory and customer requirements and selecting a suitable verification approach (Method of Compliance)
Support for systematic error detection, analysis, and determination of necessary corrective measures within the framework of non-compliant qualification tests
Supporting sustaining engineering in the implementation and evaluation of design changes
Supporting testing activities in the in-house test center as well as at customer and external test laboratories
Performing activities related to new developments, modifications and sub-tasks related to product approval (change procedures, contacts with authorities, regulations)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!