Senior Aircraft Certification Engineer: Flightfilm Lead

Deel; Sydney; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee Benefit Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MAKO is seeking a Senior Certification Engineer in Sydenham to lead international certification activities for Flightfilm modifications. You will drive certification plans, engage regulators, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and quality to embed compliance across programs.

The role demands a strong aerospace background, 5+ years in regulated environments, and deep knowledge of FAA/EASA rules, DO-160, ARP5412, and DER processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems or Materials Engineering.
• 5+ years in a highly technical, highly regulated field such as aerospace, medical or automotive, including 2+ years in aircraft certification (STCs, TCs or major modifications ideally).
• Strong working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 21/25 or equivalent, plus standards like DO-160 and ARP5412.
• Experience working directly with authorities and DERs.
• A systems engineering mindset with solid requirements management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification programs from planning through to approval across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit compliance documentation, including certification plans, test plans, reports and conformity records.
• Be MAKO’s voice with regulators and advisors (FAA, EASA, CASA, DERs).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality to embed certification into processes.
• Identify faster paths to approval across aircraft types to accelerate Flightfilm deployment.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Requirements management

Systems engineering

DER engagement

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Job description

MAKO is seeking a Senior Certification Engineer in Sydenham to lead international certification activities for Flightfilm modifications. You will drive certification plans, engage regulators, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and quality to embed compliance across programs.

The role demands a strong aerospace background, 5+ years in regulated environments, and deep knowledge of FAA/EASA rules, DO-160, ARP5412, and DER processes.