Senior Certification Engineer — Aviation Compliance Leader

MAKO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Benefit Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MAKO is an aerospace technology company focused on improving the efficiency of the global aviation fleet by delivering Flightfilm, a shark-skin-inspired drag-reduction product, to commercial and defense aircraft.

You will lead certification programs in Australia and around the world as part of the Product Engineering team, reporting to the Product Engineering Team Lead. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and collaboration with regulators and DERs.

Qualifications

• A 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, including 2+ years in aircraft or drone 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
• You thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment and enjoy building things that don’t exist yet

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

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems/Materials Engineering

Job description

MAKO is an aerospace technology company focused on improving the efficiency of the global aviation fleet by delivering Flightfilm, a shark-skin-inspired drag-reduction product, to commercial and defense aircraft.

You will lead certification programs in Australia and around the world as part of the Product Engineering team, reporting to the Product Engineering Team Lead. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and collaboration with regulators and DERs.