Senior Certification Engineer - Aerospace & Regulatory Lead

Mako Aero; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Office near transport (Sydenham)

Employee Benefit Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MAKO is an aerospace technology company driving the certification of our Flightfilm modifications globally. We seek a Senior Certification Engineer to lead regulatory programs in Australia and worldwide, reporting to the Product Engineering Team Lead.

You will partner with regulators, DERs and industry stakeholders to shape certification strategies, convert complex standards into actionable requirements, and guide cross-disciplinary teams through plans, tests, and approvals for multiple aircraft

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems or Materials Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years in a highly technical, highly regulated field such as aerospace, medical or automotive.
• 2+ years in aircraft or drone certification (STCs, TCs or major modifications).
• Strong knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 21/25 or equivalent, DO-160, ARP5412.
• Experience with regulators and DERs.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification for MAKO’s aircraft modifications from start to finish, from certification plans and compliance roadmaps through to approval.
• Turn regulatory requirements into clear, practical requirements our engineering teams can design and build to.
• Prepare and submit compliance documentation, including certification plans, test plans, reports and conformity records.
• Be MAKO’s voice with regulators and advisors, including the FAA, EASA, CASA, military airworthiness authorities and DERs.
• Work alongside engineering, manufacturing and quality to build certification into how MAKO works.
• Find smarter, faster paths to approval across aircraft types and jurisdictions, so Flightfilm reaches more aircraft sooner.

Skills

STC/TC experience

Regulatory liaison

Requirements management

Systems engineering mindset

Startup environment adaptability

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering degree

Job description

MAKO is an aerospace technology company driving the certification of our Flightfilm modifications globally. We seek a Senior Certification Engineer to lead regulatory programs in Australia and worldwide, reporting to the Product Engineering Team Lead.

You will partner with regulators, DERs and industry stakeholders to shape certification strategies, convert complex standards into actionable requirements, and guide cross-disciplinary teams through plans, tests, and approvals for multiple aircraft