Staff Certification Engineer

Archer•San Jose, CA

20h•$170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

As a member of our Certification team you will report to the Sr. Manager of Certification Engineering and help guide the certification efforts for our first certified aircraft. You are the certification subject matter expert aiding the certification effort through all phases of the type certification program.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or related degree
5+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft
Previous experience with Part 23, 8110.4c, AC 20-107, AC 23-19 and other applicable regulations and guidance materials
Ability to interpret FAA regulations and guidance material and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders
Experience in developing and executing certification plans
Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience as an FAA DER
Experience with certification of electrical systems/mechanical systems/propulsion/ structures
Experience with FAA Conformity
Experience with TSO approvals
Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft development
Experience with the Issue Paper process

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support certification activities for the assigned Engineering teams
Establish compliance strategies for certification including methods of compliance to FAA regulations
Work directly with the teams to establish relevant designs, development, and certification plans for Type Certification
Act as liaison between the teams and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
Communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to the teams and other Archer teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the scope of compliance activities
Ensure appropriate methods of compliance are selected and adhered to
Lead the development, authoring, review, and execution of certification plans
Assist with planning and execution of development and certification test campaigns, including coordination of Conformity Inspections, DER witnessing, and test results documentation
Review designs and documentation with DERs to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards
Support meetings with regulatory authorities; prepare briefing materials, and ensure completion of action items
Collaborate with other members of the certification team to develop integrated aircraft level planning