Airworthiness Architect for Defense Systems Certification

Blackshark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company delivering airworthiness solutions for developmental and production aircraft stores with a focus on digital processes and cross-agency collaboration.

The Test and Evaluation team supports flight operations and test range management, delivering robust airworthiness plans and certifications across programs. A TS clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or aviation related field.
• 8+ years airworthiness engineering experience.
• Experience with DoW and FAA airworthiness authorities.
• Experience with DoW policies, MIL-HDBK-516, Seek Eagle Process, and WSESRB, NNMSB.
• Experience with FAA airworthiness processes across the life cycle of a developmental aircraft system.
• Experience developing and managing Airworthiness plans and criteria.
• Must have store integration experience on DoW platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and author airworthiness certification and conformance plans for developmental and production aircraft stores.
• Perform airworthiness planning, tracking and verification in a digital environment.
• Coordinate certification activities with engineers and customer authorities.
• Guide technical reviews across airworthiness teams and disciplines.
• Translate customer requirements into airworthiness criteria and derived requirements.
• Tailor traditional Airworthiness processes to program needs and updates.
• Support design development towards Airworthiness compliance and MFR approvals.
• Maintain airworthiness activities tied to requirements, schedules and risk assessments.
• Develop creative solutions to technical and execution challenges.

Skills

Airworthiness engineering

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company delivering airworthiness solutions for developmental and production aircraft stores with a focus on digital processes and cross-agency collaboration.

The Test and Evaluation team supports flight operations and test range management, delivering robust airworthiness plans and certifications across programs. A TS clearance is required for this role.